Murch ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20008 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#11 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#3853 of 50,301 nationally
About Murch ES
Murch ES is a public elementary located in Washington, in the District of Columbia Public Schools school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 658 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 11th of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 658.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Murch ES ranks 20th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Murch ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murch ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Deal MS
Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,462 students · 407 m away
Jackson-Reed HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,855 students · 688 m away
Janney ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students · 1.1 km away
Hearst ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students · 1.3 km away
Lafayette ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
923 students · 1.6 km away
Eaton ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students · 2.2 km away
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Spring Valley
Washington · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
113 students · 2.4 km away
Mann ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
397 students · 2.5 km away
Somerset Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students · 2.6 km away
Westbrook Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Barnard ES
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573 students
Maury ES
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Shirley Chisholm ES
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Frequently asked questions
Is Murch ES a good school?
Murch ES has a Success Index (US) of 82.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #11 of 142 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Murch ES rank in District of Columbia?
Murch ES ranks #11 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #3853 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murch ES?
Murch ES had 658 students in 2025.
Is Murch ES a elementary school or a high school?
Murch ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murch ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Murch ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.