John Murdy Elementary vs Susan B. Anthony 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.
John Murdy Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
689 students
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
| Measure | John Murdy Elementary Garden Grove, California | Susan B. Anthony Elementary Westminster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1372 of 5,693 | #1292 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #18402 of 50,301 | #17236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 689 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 73.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| city | Garden Grove | Westminster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Susan B. Anthony Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 59.7).
- •Susan B. Anthony Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Susan B. Anthony Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •John Murdy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 73.2%).
- •Susan B. Anthony Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 23.8).
- •John Murdy Elementary is the larger school with 689 students compared with 332.
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 Susan B. Anthony Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Susan B. Anthony Elementary ranks higher (61.4 vs 59.7 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 Susan B. Anthony Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Westminster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Murdy Elementary: 689. Susan B. Anthony Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Murdy Elementary and Susan B. Anthony Elementary rank in California?
John Murdy Elementary is 1372nd of 5,693 and Susan B. Anthony Elementary is 1292nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).