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Albert A. Michelson Elementary

Vallecito Union · Calaveras County · 196 Pennsylvania Gulch Road, Murphys, CA 95247-9521

(209) 728-3441

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8/10
#1474
Rank 1474 out of 5,722
Top 26%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1499 · 74th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1447 · 75th percentile
Science8/10 · #1625 · 71st percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of Calaveras County, Michelson Elementary sits in the heart of Murphys — a charming Gold Rush-era town known for its wine tasting rooms, historic Main Street, and strong small-town pride. The school performs solidly well above the state middle, making it a genuinely good academic option for families drawn to a slower-paced, community-rooted lifestyle far from the suburban sprawl. If you're the kind of family that values knowing your neighbors, hiking on weekends, and a school where teachers likely know your kid by name, Murphys and Michelson are worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

105 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
76 (72%)
Hispanic
14 (13%)
Multiple Races
7 (7%)
American Indian
4 (4%)
Asian
2 (2%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged58 (55%)
Students with Disabilities18 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

226
Enrollment
12
Teachers (FTE)
18.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #4932 · 19th percentile

16 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found