Murray Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-6 | Dublin Unified
Murray Elementary School is located in Dublin, CA and is one of 8 elementary schools in Dublin Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 402 students in grades K-6.
Murray Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Murray Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Murray Elementary School had an API growth score of 860 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Murray Elementary School's 2012 base score was 871, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Murray Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Murray Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Murray Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Murray Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Murray Elementary School had an API growth score of 860 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Murray Elementary School's 2012 base score was 871, however the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Murray Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Murray Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Murray Elementary School
We just started at Murray this year and it's been a really good school. My child really loves going to school and can not stop talking about it. There are lots of activities and events, which is also great. This is the first year but we love my kid's teacher too!
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Jeannine: My two kids have been at Murray since 2007, and I agree that the cosmetic look of the school could be improved, and it is being worked on. The teachers and staff are all very caring and focussed on teaching kids what they need to know to be successful. That success is measured on test scores, as well as the kids continuing to love school and learning. My kids love that they know nearly everyone at the school, and it feels like an extended family. There are many ways to be involved with the school, from Parent Faculty Club, to School Site Council, to volunteering in the classroom and school wide events.
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It's true, Murray is a small school, with a big community of parents and teachers helping the school achieve their goal: help their kids prepare with the best education.
I have been involved in the school for the last 10 years. My 2 oldest daughters went there, this year my youngest is in her last year. Even I moved to San Ramon, we decided to stay at Murray because it feels like home, like your family who takes care and educates you.
Parents are always welcome to help in the classrooms or in PFC meetings. Murray has the feel of an old style school where everybody knows you and your kid. And the teachers want your kid to succeed. You feel that you belong to a group (teachers, administrative staff, and other parents) who are open and friendly educators.
Long live Murray! Keep small and looking for the best education and well being for our kids.
I have been involved in the school for the last 10 years. My 2 oldest daughters went there, this year my youngest is in her last year. Even I moved to San Ramon, we decided to stay at Murray because it feels like home, like your family who takes care and educates you.
Parents are always welcome to help in the classrooms or in PFC meetings. Murray has the feel of an old style school where everybody knows you and your kid. And the teachers want your kid to succeed. You feel that you belong to a group (teachers, administrative staff, and other parents) who are open and friendly educators.
Long live Murray! Keep small and looking for the best education and well being for our kids.
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on Aug 24, 2010
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Gabriell: My older child attended Murray in 1996 and my youngest has been attending since 2007. Although the school looks the same there have been some changes. My son is very happy at the school and has some wonderful teachers. The class sizes are still small (we will see what happens in the next few years with California cuts). The lunch room serves as the talent show stage, the basket ball court and the place we all get together for events. There is no real library at this school just a classroom turned into a library. All in all it is a small town, neighborhood school with a lot of great history.
Although the stats say that the school is mostly white it really feels like a good mix of different kids from different cultures. The parents are all friendly and involved, the principle and secretery are sweet, kind, and know all the kids.
The playground is nice and big, with a huge field. The school is older and it could use a facelift but it is well taken care of. This year new windows, roof and doors were put in.
If you are choosing a school for your child Murray is a great choice. It isn't beautiful but it is a great place for a child to learn. Buildings don't make a school great it is the teachers, the kids, and the parents. Murray has great kids, involved parents and teachers who have been around a long time, who love to teach and many who live in the community.
Small town, small school, big impact.
Although the stats say that the school is mostly white it really feels like a good mix of different kids from different cultures. The parents are all friendly and involved, the principle and secretery are sweet, kind, and know all the kids.
The playground is nice and big, with a huge field. The school is older and it could use a facelift but it is well taken care of. This year new windows, roof and doors were put in.
If you are choosing a school for your child Murray is a great choice. It isn't beautiful but it is a great place for a child to learn. Buildings don't make a school great it is the teachers, the kids, and the parents. Murray has great kids, involved parents and teachers who have been around a long time, who love to teach and many who live in the community.
Small town, small school, big impact.
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on Aug 24, 2009
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 402
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Murray Elementary School had 13% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
49%
Hispanic
20%
Asian/Pacific Islander
18%
Two or More Races
8%
Black
5%
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Dublin Unified District Spending
$12,644Per Pupil
The Dublin Unified spends $12,644 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 58% on instruction, 39% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dublin Unified District
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Murray Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
8 out of 10
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