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Murdock Elementary

Willows Unified · Glenn County · 655 West French Street, Willows, CA 95988-2305

(530) 934-6640 · mes.willowsunified.org/

2/10
#4822
Rank 4822 out of 5,722
Top 84%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5273 · 8th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4508 · 21st percentile
Science3/10 · #3984 · 29th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Willows is a small agricultural town in the Sacramento Valley, the kind of place where everyone knows everyone and community ties run deep — but Murdock Elementary's academic scores suggest families who prioritize strong test performance may want to look carefully at the numbers before enrolling. That said, for families already rooted in Willows, the school offers a tight-knit environment that reflects the close community around it, and the rural Glenn County lifestyle — wide open spaces, a slower pace, and genuine neighborly connection — has its own real appeal. Families focused on academics may want to explore supplemental support options to round out the experience.

Student Demographics

164 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
85 (52%)
White
60 (37%)
American Indian
9 (5%)
Asian
6 (4%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners53 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged131 (80%)
Students with Disabilities32 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

488
Enrollment
33.1
Teachers (FTE)
14.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.2
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 · #5191 · 14th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found