Murdock Elementary
La Mesa, CA · La Mesa-Spring Valley · Grades K-5
1,255th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 78%· Stable
Murdock Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Murdock Elementary 1,255th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2015 to 78th in 2025.
Murdock Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 249 students tested
Murdock Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 617 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.8% | 41.3% | ▲ 8.5 pts | |
| White | 47.8% | 37.9% | ▼ 9.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.3% | 12.8% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.3% | 3.6% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near Murdock Elementary
Typical home value $1.04M in zip 91941 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Murdock Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Casa de Oro ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1 mi away4,268th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 24% - 5Highlands ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.5 mi away3,046th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 5Avocado ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.5 mi away3,162nd of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 33% - 8Lemon Avenue ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.5 mi away1,460th of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 55% - 4Sparrow AcademyLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.6 mi away · charter3,667th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 22% - 5Loma ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.8 mi away3,219th of 5,659
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 6Sweetwater Springs ElementaryLa Mesa-Spring Valley · 1.9 mi away2,736th of 5,659
ELA 47% · Math 35% - 2EJE Elementary Academy CharterCajon Valley Union · 2 mi away · charter4,552nd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Murdock Elementary in?
Murdock Elementary is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley district in La Mesa, California.
Is Murdock Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Murdock Elementary 1,255th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Murdock Elementary?
Hispanic 41%, White 38%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 4% (617 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Murdock Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91941 is $1.04M 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.