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#8180 of 9,539 schools in CA

Clifford D. Murray Elementary

Elementary School · Azusa Unified · Azusa, CA

An Azusa Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 500, Azusa, CA 91702

  • Math 18% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-28 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.4 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$20,748
Chronic Absenteeism44%

Students at Clifford D. Murray Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clifford D. Murray Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,771/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Azusa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,577

Median home value

$604,600

Median rent

$1,847/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

59.2%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christbridge AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.4 mi18Compare →
Covina-valley Learning Options AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.4K–120.7 mi61Compare →
Paramount ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9K–50.8 mi557Compare →
Valleydale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4K–50.8 mi545Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Azusa Unified

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#10 of 10
District spending per student
$20,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clifford D. Murray Elementary is listed in Azusa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clifford D. Murray Elementary

Clifford D. Murray Elementary is a public elementary school in Azusa, CA, part of Azusa Unified, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,180 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clifford D. Murray Elementary

What grades does Clifford D. Murray Elementary serve?

Clifford D. Murray Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Clifford D. Murray Elementary?

Clifford D. Murray Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford D. Murray Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Clifford D. Murray Elementary is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clifford D. Murray Elementary rank in CA?

Clifford D. Murray Elementary ranks #8,180 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Clifford D. Murray Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Clifford D. Murray Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Clifford D. Murray Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clifford D. Murray Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Clifford D. Murray Elementary a charter school?

No, Clifford D. Murray Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clifford D. Murray Elementary a Title I school?

No, Clifford D. Murray Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clifford D. Murray Elementary?

90.2% of students at Clifford D. Murray Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.0%
Area population (ZIP 91702)
61,766
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
34.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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