Foothill Elementary vs Murwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 603 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Murwood Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
| Measure | Foothill Elementary Riverside, California | Murwood Elementary Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #4799 of 5,693 | #876 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46910 of 50,301 | #12021 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 67% |
| city | Riverside | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 16.4).
- •Murwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 26%).
- •Murwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Murwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 93.3%).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foothill Elementary better than Murwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murwood Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 16.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foothill Elementary and Murwood Elementary?
About 603 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Elementary: 451. Murwood Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Elementary and Murwood Elementary rank in California?
Foothill Elementary is 4799th of 5,693 and Murwood Elementary is 876th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).