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#4329 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
Murchison Street Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
1501 Murchison St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Enrollment
367
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
367
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
6.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,329 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#323 of 563
public schools
In district
#453 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Murchison Street Elementary
Murchison Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Murchison Street Elementary serves approximately 367 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Murchison Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,329 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Murchison Street Elementary show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Murchison Street Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Murchison Street Elementary — Students at Murchison Street Elementary score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.1/10.
How Murchison Street Elementary Compares
See how Murchison Street Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1501 Murchison St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Murchison Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Griffin Avenue Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Multnomah Street Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,001
Median Home Value
$669,500
Median Rent
$1,391/mo
Population
46,540
College Educated
14%
Homeownership
18.1%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
25.9%
Median Age
32.3
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- CompareMurchison Street Elementary vs Morris K. Hamasaki ElementaryLos Angeles, CA Peer score 8.6/10 +2.0 vs Murchison Street Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Murchison Street Elementary
What grades does Murchison Street Elementary serve?
Murchison Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Murchison Street Elementary?
Murchison Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murchison Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murchison Street Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murchison Street Elementary rank in CA?
Murchison Street Elementary ranks #4,329 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Murchison Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Murchison Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Murchison Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murchison Street Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Murchison Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Murchison Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murchison Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Murchison Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murchison Street Elementary?
97.3% of students at Murchison Street 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (323) 222-0148
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #453 of 769
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