Murdock-Portal Elementary
San Jose, CA · Cupertino Union · Grades K-5
4th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Murdock-Portal Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Murdock-Portal Elementary 4th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 99% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2015 to 100th in 2025.
Murdock-Portal Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 262 students tested
Murdock-Portal Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 562 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 95.3% | 86.7% | ▼ 8.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 11.4% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| White | 2.8% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Murdock-Portal Elementary
Typical home value $2.67M in zip 95129 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Murdock-Portal Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Nelson S. Dilworth ElementaryCupertino Union · 0.4 mi away50th of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 88% - 10Country Lane ElementaryMoreland · 0.6 mi away562nd of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 70% - 9Manuel De Vargas ElementaryCupertino Union · 0.7 mi away1,055th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 65% - 10Easterbrook DiscoveryMoreland · 0.7 mi away564th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 72% - 10Christa McAuliffeCupertino Union · 0.9 mi away233rd of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 84% - 10D. J. Sedgwick ElementaryCupertino Union · 1 mi away308th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 79% - 10John Muir ElementaryCupertino Union · 1.1 mi away11th of 5,659
ELA 91% · Math 93% - 8LatimerMoreland · 1.4 mi away1,653rd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 48%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Murdock-Portal Elementary in?
Murdock-Portal Elementary is part of the Cupertino Union district in San Jose, California.
Is Murdock-Portal Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Murdock-Portal Elementary 4th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Murdock-Portal Elementary?
Asian 87%, Two or more races 11%, White 1% (562 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Murdock-Portal Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95129 is $2.67M 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.