Murphy Candler Elementary School
Murphy Candler Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Dekalb County
Murphy Candler Elementary School is located in Lithonia, GA and is one of 94 elementary schools in Dekalb County School District. It is a public school that serves 526 students in grades PK-5.
Murphy Candler Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Murphy Candler Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Murphy Candler Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Murphy Candler Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Murphy Candler Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. 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 Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Murphy Candler Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Murphy Candler Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Murphy Candler Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lithonia Adventist Academy Elementary 2 miles | n/a | |
| Flat Rock Elementary School 2.1 miles |  |
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| Leadership Preparatory Academy 3 miles | n/a | |
| New Birth Christian Academy 3.1 miles | n/a | |
| Bits & Bytes Learning Center 3.2 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 526
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Murphy Candler Elementary School had 84% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% 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)
Black
95%
Hispanic
3%
Two or More Races
1%
White
1%
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Dekalb County District Spending
$10,319Per Pupil
The Dekalb County spends $10,319 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dekalb County District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Murphy Candler Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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