Albert A. Michelson Elementary
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys, CA 95247-9521
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 74th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
53.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,074/4,657 (77th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,324/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 226 |
| Low-Income Students | 105 (46.5%) |
| English Learners | 10 (4.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 4.2 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and fell 4.5 points over the full period.
•Math -4.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 57.1% to 68.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 54% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 38%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 52.3% to 57.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Albert A. Michelson Elementary compare within the district?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Vallecito Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Albert A. Michelson Elementary rank in California?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary ranks No. 1,074 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,324 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Albert A. Michelson Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 58.8% meet the reading standard and 47.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Albert A. Michelson Elementary compare with other schools in Calaveras County?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 K–5 schools in Calaveras County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Calaveras CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Albert A. Michelson ElementaryThis school | 53.8% | 62.2% |
| Hazel Fischer Elementary | 42.9% | 42.9% |
