Murdock Elementary
Willows, CA · Willows Unified · Grades K-4
5,059th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 11%▼ Declining
Murdock Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Murdock Elementary 5,059th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2015 to 11th in 2025 — declining.
Murdock Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 170 students tested
Murdock Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 592 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.0% | 53.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 35.7% | 36.8% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 3.9% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 6.6% | 3.5% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Murdock Elementary
Typical home value $319K in zip 95988 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Murdock Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Walden AcademyGlenn County Office of Education · 0.4 mi away · charter4,507th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 20% - 3Princeton ElementaryPrinceton Joint Unified · 13.1 mi away4,005th of 5,659
ELA 30% · Math 30% - 9Plaza ElementaryPlaza Elementary · 13.8 mi away1,059th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 62% - 1Fairview ElementaryOrland Joint Unified · 14.6 mi away5,246th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 15% - 8Lake ElementaryLake Elementary · 16.9 mi away1,476th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 47% - 6Maxwell ElementaryMaxwell Unified · 17 mi away2,544th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 39% - 1Hamilton ElementaryHamilton Unified · 17.7 mi away5,183rd of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 18% - –Hamilton Community DayHamilton Unified · 18.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Murdock Elementary in?
Murdock Elementary is part of the Willows Unified district in Willows, California.
Is Murdock Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Murdock Elementary 5,059th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Murdock Elementary?
Hispanic 53%, White 37%, American Indian 4%, Asian 4% (592 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Murdock Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95988 is $319K 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.