Murphy Ranch Elementary
Whittier, CA · East Whittier City Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
620th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 89%· Stable
16021 Janine Dr., Whittier, CA 90603
(562) 789-2150Official website ↗NCES ID 061185001319Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Murphy Ranch Elementary 620th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2015 to 89th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 252 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 491 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.0% | 71.7% | ▲ 14.7 pts | |
| White | 29.3% | 13.0% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 9.0% | ▲ 8.6 pts | |
| Asian | 9.2% | 5.7% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 0.6% | ▼ 2.9 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 $892K in zip 90603 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Murphy Ranch Elementary in?
Murphy Ranch Elementary is part of the East Whittier City Elementary district in Whittier, California.
Is Murphy Ranch Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Murphy Ranch Elementary 620th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Murphy Ranch Elementary?
Hispanic 72%, White 13%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 6% (491 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Murphy Ranch Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90603 is $892K 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.