John Murdy Elementary vs Merton E. Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 865 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Murdy Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
Merton E. Hill Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students
| Measure | John Murdy Elementary Garden Grove, California | Merton E. Hill Elementary Garden Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1372 of 5,693 | #1958 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18402 of 50,301 | #25758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 689 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| city | Garden Grove | Garden Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Murdy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 49.1).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 86%).
- •Merton E. Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 23.8).
- •John Murdy Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 278.
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 John Murdy Elementary better than Merton E. Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John Murdy Elementary ranks higher (59.7 vs 49.1 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 John Murdy Elementary and Merton E. Hill Elementary?
About 865 m in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Garden Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Murdy Elementary: 689. Merton E. Hill Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Murdy Elementary and Merton E. Hill Elementary rank in California?
John Murdy Elementary is 1372nd of 5,693 and Merton E. Hill Elementary is 1958th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).