Murphy Elementary
El Sobrante, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-6
4,430th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 22%▼ Declining
Murphy Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Murphy Elementary 4,430th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 45th in 2015 to 22th in 2025 — declining.
Murphy Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 227 students tested
Murphy Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 445 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.2% | 51.0% | ▲ 11.8 pts | |
| Asian | 15.1% | 17.1% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Black | 25.1% | 15.1% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| White | 17.3% | 7.2% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.2% | 7.2% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Murphy Elementary
Typical home value $741K in zip 94803 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Murphy Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Valley View ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.4 mi away4,221st of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 19% - 1Sheldon ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.7 mi away5,118th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 14% - 7Ellerhorst ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1 mi away2,172nd of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 6Stewart ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1 mi away2,603rd of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 36% - –Harbour Way Elementary Community DayWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.1 mi away
- 8West County MandarinWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.6 mi away1,161st of 5,659
ELA 63% · Math 60% - 7Olinda ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.7 mi away2,171st of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 47% - 2Tara Hills ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.8 mi away5,025th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Murphy Elementary in?
Murphy Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in El Sobrante, California.
Is Murphy Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Murphy Elementary 4,430th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Murphy Elementary?
Hispanic 51%, Asian 17%, Black 15%, White 7% (445 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Murphy Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94803 is $741K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.