Murdock Elementary vs Willows Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km 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 Intermediate
Willows · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
| Measure | Murdock Elementary Willows, California | Willows Intermediate Willows, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4578 of 5,693 | #1033 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45873 of 50,301 | #14153 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 488 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Willows | Willows |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.4 vs 17.7).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Murdock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Willows Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.6% vs 74%).
- •Willows Intermediate does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.3).
- •Murdock Elementary is the larger school with 488 students compared with 464.
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 Intermediate?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Murdock Elementary and Willows Intermediate?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Willows and Willows in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Elementary: 488. Willows Intermediate: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Elementary and Willows Intermediate rank in California?
Murdock Elementary is 4578th of 5,693 and Willows Intermediate is 1033rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).