Albert A. Michelson Elementary
Murphys, CA · Vallecito Union
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, distant
1,612th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 72%· Stable
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd., Murphys, CA 95247
(209) 728-3441NCES ID 064068006715Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Albert A. Michelson Elementary 1,612th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2015 to 72th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 107 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 210 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.0% | 69.5% | ▼ 12.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 18.1% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 7.1% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.7% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $503K in zip 95247 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2005
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Albert A. Michelson Elementary in?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary is part of the Vallecito Union district in Murphys, California.
Is Albert A. Michelson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Albert A. Michelson Elementary 1,612th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Albert A. Michelson Elementary?
White 70%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 7%, American Indian 3% (210 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Albert A. Michelson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95247 is $503K 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.