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John Murdy Elementary

14851 Donegal Dr., Garden Grove, CA, 92844

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 548 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

John Murdy Elementary

14851 Donegal Dr., Garden Grove, CA, 92844

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 548 of 7047 in California

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About John Murdy Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 67% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
673
Total Students
$126762
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.38%
Asian 79.49%
Hispanic 13.52%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 4.61%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.38%
Asian
79.49%
Hispanic
13.52%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
4.61%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 673
49.93%
336 Female
50.07%
337 Male

Student Population

673 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

John Murdy Elementary Contact Information

Address

14851 Donegal Dr., Garden Grove, CA, 92844

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Phone

(714) 663-6405

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TOP 548 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at John Murdy Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

John Murdy Elementary was named a 2025 California Honor Roll School and placed in the top 20% of all elementary schools statewide for 2026. The school also received the 2024–2025 Bronze PBIS Implementation Award for its commitment to student behavior strategies.

FAQ

Q1. What big academic event did John Murdy Elementary School celebrate at the end of 2025?

Ans. John Murdy Elementary was named a California Distinguished School for 2025 because its students do so well in school.

Q2. What is the theme for "Spirit Week" at Murdy Elementary in 2026?

Ans. The theme for Murdy Elementary's Spirit Week in 2026 is "Future Leaders," and it will be all about getting all students ready for college and careers.

Q3. Is there a Spanish Dual Immersion program at John Murdy Elementary in 2026?

Ans. Families can go to 2026 info sessions for immersion programs at nearby district sites, even though John Murdy Elementary is a traditional school.

Q4. What does John Murdy Elementary do with students' medicine during the 2026 school day?

Ans. A doctor's signed permission form must be kept in the nurse's office at John Murdy Elementary for any medicine.

Q5. What are the hours of operation for John Murdy Elementary staff in 2026?

Ans. You can get help at the John Murdy Elementary front office from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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