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Murdock-Portal Elementary School

1188 WUNDERLICH DR SAN JOSE CA 95129

About Murdock-Portal Elementary School

Murdock-Portal Elementary is a public school in San Jose, California, that serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It's in a big city. There are 562 students at the school and 23 full-time teachers to help them. This means that there is one teacher for every 25 students. The full academic program at Murdock-Portal Elementary focuses on English language arts, math, science, and social studies. It also has extra classes in the arts, technology, and physical education. The school also helps students who learn in different ways, which makes the school a friendly place to learn.

There are 46% girls and 54% boys in the class, and 10% of them come from families with low incomes. The school does very well in schoolwork; 97% of students are proficient in math and 95% in reading. This means that all of the students are doing well. Like other schools in Santa Clara County, Murdock-Portal Elementary gets help from the community and money from the government. It seems like a good place for students to keep doing well because it has high proficiency rates, a small student-to-teacher ratio, and well-rounded programs.

Contact Information

Address

1188 WUNDERLICH DR SAN JOSE CA 95129

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Phone

(408) 973-8191

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 45% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
9
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
559
Total Students
$112992
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1383 IN STEM IN STATE

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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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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 to 2:48 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.

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 88.7%
Hispanic 1%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 9.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
1%
Asian
88.7%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
9.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 559
44.5%
249 Female
55.5%
310 Male

Student Population

559 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Murdock-Portal Elementary in San Jose, California, is getting a lot of attention for its focus on helping students grow and getting involved in the community. The school recently won the California PBIS Silver Implementation Award for its work to make the school a safe place where students can do well in school and in life.

Murdock-Portal Elementary offers a variety of programs to help students grow and develop, with an emphasis on giving them power. The school's multi-age classrooms and modified year-round calendar make learning different, and the strong staff and parent community work together to make sure all students do well. Murdock-Portal Elementary is a real hub for learning and growth because it is dedicated to helping students grow and get involved in their community.

FAQ

Q1. What does The School do every day to help students learn?

Ans. The School helps students understand things by giving them lessons that are organized, guided instruction, and regular feedback. Teachers tell their students to practice and get help on a regular basis so that they can build their confidence, get better at what they do, and develop good study habits over time.


Q2. What kind of place does The School provide for learning?

Ans. The School makes sure that the environment is friendly, respectful, and organized so that students feel safe asking questions, participating in class, and getting to know their teachers and classmates.


Q3. How does The School get kids to join in?

Ans. The School gets kids involved by having class discussions, working together on projects, and giving them chances to share their ideas. This makes them feel important and want to learn.


Q4. How do schools keep parents up to date on what their kids are doing?

Ans. The School values family involvement and keeps parents up to date on school programs and their child's progress through meetings, updates, and events.


Q5. What other skills do you learn besides schoolwork?

Ans. The school teaches students to be responsible, work together, and be polite. These are all important social skills that will help them grow as people and do well in the long run.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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