Excellent
#463 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Murdock-portal Elementary
Elementary School · Cupertino Union · San Jose, CA
A Cupertino Union elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1188 Wunderlich Dr., San Jose, CA 95129
- Math 96% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 95% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murdock-portal Elementary score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 96% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 94% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murdock-portal 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 San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), 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
$182,662
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,746/mo
College educated
71%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson S. Dilworth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| Country Lane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Trust Primary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Easterbrook DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 965 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cupertino Union
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murdock-portal Elementary is listed in Cupertino Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murdock-portal Elementary
Murdock-portal Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Cupertino Union, serving approximately 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murdock-portal Elementary
What grades does Murdock-portal Elementary serve?
Murdock-portal Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Murdock-portal Elementary?
Murdock-portal Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murdock-portal Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murdock-portal Elementary is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murdock-portal Elementary rank in CA?
Murdock-portal Elementary ranks #463 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Murdock-portal Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Murdock-portal Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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-portal Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murdock-portal Elementary has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Murdock-portal Elementary a charter school?
No, Murdock-portal Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murdock-portal Elementary a Title I school?
No, Murdock-portal Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murdock-portal Elementary?
10.3% of students at Murdock-portal 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (408) 973-8191
- Area population (ZIP 95129)
- 40,896
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 95129; 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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