Murphy Elementary vs Olinda Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphy Elementary
El Sobrante · Public elementary · Grades K–6
460 students
Olinda Elementary
El Sobrante · Public elementary · Grades K–6
318 students
| Measure | Murphy Elementary El Sobrante, California | Olinda Elementary El Sobrante, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4059 of 5,693 | #2171 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43161 of 50,301 | #28407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 460 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| city | El Sobrante | El Sobrante |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olinda Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 22.7).
- •Olinda Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Olinda Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Olinda Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 65.4%).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.7).
- •Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 318.
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 Murphy Elementary better than Olinda Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olinda Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 22.7 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 Murphy Elementary and Olinda Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between El Sobrante and El Sobrante in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy Elementary: 460. Olinda Elementary: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy Elementary and Olinda Elementary rank in California?
Murphy Elementary is 4059th of 5,693 and Olinda Elementary is 2171st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).