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14851 Donegal Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92844-3237
Summary
John Murdy Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 86th percentile among comparable California schools.
73.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
65.7% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 73.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 65.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 537/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 763/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 689 |
| Low-Income Students | 484 (71.6%) |
| English Learners | 223 (33.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 2.9 points over the full period. Math fell 3.8 points from last year and fell 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math -0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.1% to 80.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
32.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 72.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 69% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.6% to 75.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
26.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 64.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 John Murdy Elementary compare within the district?
John Murdy Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math proficiency among the 38 K–6 schools in Garden Grove Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John Murdy Elementary rank in California?
John Murdy Elementary ranks No. 537 of 4,657 in reading and No. 763 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 John Murdy Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 7 in math among 38 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 69.9% meet the reading standard and 61.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John Murdy Elementary compare with other schools in Garden Grove?
John Murdy Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 28 K–6 schools in Garden Grove with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Garden GroveHow does John Murdy Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
John Murdy Elementary is No. 44 in reading and No. 60 in math proficiency among the 236 K–6 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John Murdy ElementaryThis school | 65.7% | 73.2% |
| Agnes Ware Stanley Elementary | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| Brookhurst Elementary | 45.5% | 54.1% |
