Leffingwell Elementary vs Murphy Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leffingwell Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students
Murphy Ranch Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
| Measure | Leffingwell Elementary Whittier, California | Murphy Ranch Elementary Whittier, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1065 of 5,693 | #750 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14187 of 50,301 | #10401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 551 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 29.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| city | Whittier | Whittier |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 65.9).
- •Murphy Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Murphy Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Murphy Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.6% vs 53.4%).
- •Leffingwell Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.0 vs 29.1).
- •Leffingwell Elementary is the larger school with 551 students compared with 466.
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 Leffingwell Elementary better than Murphy Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy Ranch Elementary ranks higher (71.3 vs 65.9 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 Leffingwell Elementary and Murphy Ranch Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Whittier in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leffingwell Elementary: 551. Murphy Ranch Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leffingwell Elementary and Murphy Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Leffingwell Elementary is 1065th of 5,693 and Murphy Ranch Elementary is 750th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).