Murdock Elementary School vs. Klondike Elementary School
Should you attend Murdock Elementary School or Klondike Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murdock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
n/a
Overview
Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Murdock Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 981 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Klondike Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
250 students
981 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#285 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#483 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
45
177
Grade 1 Students
68
150
Grade 2 Students
48
172
Grade 3 Students
46
167
Grade 4 Students
43
157
Grade 5 Students
-
158
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
21%
7%
% White
45%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
