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#9053 of 9,539 schools in CA
Murdock Elementary
Elementary School · Willows Unified · Willows, CA
A Willows Unified elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
655 West French St., Willows, CA 95988
- Math 14% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 14% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murdock Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murdock Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,331/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,913
Median home value
$299,300
Median rent
$1,171/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95988; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Glenn County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Willows Unified
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murdock Elementary is listed in Willows Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murdock Elementary
Murdock Elementary is a public elementary school in Willows, CA, part of Willows Unified, serving approximately 592 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,053 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murdock Elementary
What grades does Murdock Elementary serve?
Murdock Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Murdock Elementary?
Murdock Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murdock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murdock Elementary is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murdock Elementary rank in CA?
Murdock Elementary ranks #9,053 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Murdock Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Murdock Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Murdock Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murdock Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Murdock Elementary a charter school?
No, Murdock Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murdock Elementary a Title I school?
No, Murdock Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murdock Elementary?
78.2% of students at Murdock 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
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Glenn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (530) 934-6640
- Area population (ZIP 95988)
- 9,060
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 95988; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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