Magnolia Elementary vs Murdock Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 832 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magnolia Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
Murdock Elementary
Willows · Public elementary · Grades K–4
488 students
| Measure | Magnolia Elementary Carlsbad, California | Murdock Elementary Willows, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 5,693 | #4578 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5089 of 50,301 | #45873 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 488 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 22% |
| city | Carlsbad | Willows |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 18.4).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 22%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 28%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 74%).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 24.4).
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 Magnolia Elementary better than Murdock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Elementary ranks higher (79.8 vs 18.4 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 Magnolia Elementary and Murdock Elementary?
About 832 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Willows in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magnolia Elementary: 488. Murdock Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magnolia Elementary and Murdock Elementary rank in California?
Magnolia Elementary is 293rd of 5,693 and Murdock Elementary is 4578th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).