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Murdock Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–4
655 West French St., Willows, CA 95988 · (530) 934-6640 · Part of Willows Unified School District
Students
488
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–4
What stands out about Murdock Elementary
- Math proficiency 17 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 16% since 2020
- Next stop for Artois kids: Willows Intermediate
On the path
Where Artois kids come from and go next.
K–4Murdock ElementaryYou are here
5–8Willows Intermediatein Willows
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 48.6%
Location
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655 West French St., Willows
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten121
Grade 192
Grade 293
Grade 387
Grade 495
Enrollment over time
581’20
591’21
602’22
592’23
488’24
Down 16% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 50%White 39%American Indian/Alaska Native 6%Asian 4%Black <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.