Murdock Elementary vs Willows High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 509 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
Willows High
Willows · Public high · Grades 9–12
423 students
| Measure | Murdock Elementary Willows, California | Willows High Willows, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4578 of 5,693 | #876 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45873 of 50,301 | #13591 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 488 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Willows | Willows |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willows High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 18.4).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Willows High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Willows High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 74%).
- •Willows High does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.3).
- •Murdock Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 423.
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 Willows High?
On the Success Index (US), Willows High ranks higher (28.9 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 Willows High?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Willows and Willows in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Elementary: 488. Willows High: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Elementary and Willows High rank in California?
Murdock Elementary is 4578th of 5,693 and Willows High is 876th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).