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Murphy Ranch Elementary

East Whittier City Elementary · Los Angeles County · 16021 Janine Drive, Whittier, CA 90603-1527

(562) 789-2150 · www.ewcsd.org

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9/10
#684
Rank 684 out of 5,722
Top 12%
English Language Arts9/10 · #610 · 89th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #651 · 89th percentile
Science9/10 · #974 · 83rd percentile

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School Overview

Murphy Ranch Elementary sits in the quieter, hillside side of Whittier — a city with a surprisingly strong sense of local pride and a more suburban, almost small-town feel compared to much of LA County. Academics here are genuinely strong, with the school landing in the 89th percentile in both English and Math, making it a solid choice for families who want rigorous instruction without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of more intensely competitive districts. It tends to draw families who are putting down roots in East Whittier's established neighborhoods, where tree-lined streets and a tight-knit community vibe make it feel like a great place to actually grow up.

Student Demographics

251 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
185 (74%)
White
28 (11%)
Asian
13 (5%)
Multiple Races
5 (2%)
Other
20 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged100 (40%)
Students with Disabilities28 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

466
Enrollment
18.5
Teachers (FTE)
25.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
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 Programs6/10 · #2822 · 53rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found