MURDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Murdock Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley school district, located in La Mesa, CA with about 611 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 21 teachers, Murdock Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Murdock Elementary is a public school located in La Mesa, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes strong academic standards while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community feel, often prioritizing parent and guardian involvement to enrich the student experience. With a curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, Murdock Elementary also frequently implements programs that emphasize character education and inclusivity. Its location in the suburban East County area provides a stable, neighborhood-focused atmosphere where students can engage in both structured academics and various extracurricular activities.

For more information, contact Murdock Elementary at (619) 668-5775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4354 Conrad Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941-5214
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MURDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in La Mesa, CA with about 611 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
611
Teachers:
21.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 611 students

White
42.2%
Hispanic/Latino
38.1%
Two or more races
11.5%
Black or African American
4.1%
Asian
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.