Jessie Hayden Elementary vs John Murdy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jessie Hayden Elementary
Midway City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
514 students
John Murdy Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
| Measure | Jessie Hayden Elementary Midway City, California | John Murdy Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1779 of 5,693 | #1372 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23478 of 50,301 | #18402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 514 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| city | Midway City | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Murdy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 52.4).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 66%).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 80.2%).
- •Jessie Hayden Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 23.8).
- •John Murdy Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 514.
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 Jessie Hayden Elementary better than John Murdy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Murdy Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 52.4 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 Jessie Hayden Elementary and John Murdy Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Midway City and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jessie Hayden Elementary: 514. John Murdy Elementary: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jessie Hayden Elementary and John Murdy Elementary rank in California?
Jessie Hayden Elementary is 1779th of 5,693 and John Murdy Elementary is 1372nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).