Hearst Elementary School vs. Murch Elementary School
Should you attend Hearst Elementary School or Murch 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
Hearst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Murch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hearst Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murch Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 19%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
337 students
636 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#14 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
42
56
Kindergarten Students
48
86
Grade 1 Students
55
104
Grade 2 Students
48
109
Grade 3 Students
49
101
Grade 4 Students
43
93
Grade 5 Students
52
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
55%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
