Murphy Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 854 m 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
Valley View Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
220 students
| Measure | Murphy Elementary El Sobrante, California | Valley View Elementary Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4059 of 5,693 | #3338 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43161 of 50,301 | #38651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 460 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 32% |
| city | El Sobrante | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 22.7).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 65.4%).
- •Murphy Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 22.0).
- •Murphy Elementary is the larger school with 460 students compared with 220.
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 Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley View Elementary ranks higher (29.9 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 Valley View Elementary?
About 854 m in a straight line, between El Sobrante and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy Elementary: 460. Valley View Elementary: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in California?
Murphy Elementary is 4059th of 5,693 and Valley View Elementary is 3338th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).