Murdock Elementary vs Walden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 668 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock Elementary
Willows · Public elementary · Grades K–4
488 students
Walden Academy
Willows · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
167 students
| Measure | Murdock Elementary Willows, California | Walden Academy Willows, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4578 of 5,693 | #3589 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45873 of 50,301 | #40425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 488 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Willows | Willows |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walden Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 18.4).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Walden Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 74%).
- •Walden Academy does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.3).
- •Murdock Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 167.
- •Murdock Elementary is a public school while Walden Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Murdock Elementary better than Walden Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Walden Academy ranks higher (27.0 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 Murdock Elementary and Walden Academy?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Willows and Willows in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Elementary: 488. Walden Academy: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Elementary and Walden Academy rank in California?
Murdock Elementary is 4578th of 5,693 and Walden Academy is 3589th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).