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John Murdy Elementary

Garden Grove Unified · Orange County · 14851 Donegal Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92844-3237

(714) 663-6405 · murdy.ggusd.us

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9/10
#672
Rank 672 out of 5,722
Top 12%
English Language Arts9/10 · #712 · 88th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #701 · 88th percentile
Science9/10 · #620 · 89th percentile

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School Overview

John Murdy Elementary is a consistently strong performer in Garden Grove Unified, with test scores in English, math, and science all landing around the 88th–89th percentile statewide — the kind of well-rounded academic profile that's hard to come by. Garden Grove sits in the heart of Orange County, offering that suburban Southern California lifestyle with easy access to Anaheim, the coast, and a tight-knit community feel that the district is known for. Families who want a reliable, high-achieving neighborhood school without having to navigate magnet lotteries or private school tuitions will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

373 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
297 (80%)
Hispanic
48 (13%)
Multiple Races
14 (4%)
White
10 (3%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners221 (59%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged288 (77%)
Students with Disabilities37 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

689
Enrollment
31
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.4
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 Programs9/10 · #720 · 88th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found