Murphy Candler Elementary School

Murphy Candler Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
6775 S Goddard Rd,  Lithonia, GA
Dekalb County Schools
4.5
2.2
584 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Marsha Sears
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
18%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
3.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
10.3%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
497:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Black
90.7%
Hispanic
4.2%
Two or more races
3.2%
Native American
1.1%
White
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
3/31/2017
This is great school. Teachers are good always pushing kids for best. I enjoy the events at school. The only thing i don't like about the school it looks like it needs good cleaning and renovations. They also need new computers for kid.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 4 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/23/2023
UPDATE 1/24/2023: DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HEREHORRIBLE OFFICE STAFF AND PRINCIPAL SPEARS AFRAID TO TALK TO PARENTS AT HER OWN SCHOOL.I recieved a letter regarding my daughter attendance, so the below that was stated was never addressed. But I am being persecuted, treated like a second class citizen a...
3.0 parent
9/15/2016
My daughter went to this school for one year until I was able to try for another school via School Choice. Her 2nd grade teacher Ms. Robinson was wonderful. Even Principal Smith was wonderful. However, the amount of behaviors in my child's class and the school period caused my child emotional proble...
4.0 other
9/27/2015
The Teachers and Staff are great to their students! Everyday is a new day to learn something new:)
1.0 parent
9/17/2011
My son attended this school for two years in a row, 2nd and 3rd grade. I completely agree with the other parent when he/she that the school is over crowded and the teachers are over worked. My son had some problems with comprehension, and the teacher assured me at the beginning of the school year th...

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Murphy Candler Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lithonia, GA, in the Lithonia neighborhood, and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 584 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 18% are proficient in reading. Murphy Candler Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $297,768. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arabia Mountain High School - Academy Of Engineeri, Lithonia Adventist Academy Elementary, Flat Rock Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Lithonia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murphy Candler Elementary School.

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