Ben Murch Elementary School

Ben Murch Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
4810 36th St NW,  Washington, DC
District Of Columbia Public Schools
5.0
3.5
601 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Cebrzynski
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
66%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
47
Full Time Teachers
47
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
73.6%
State Average
22.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
596:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.5%
White
53.8%
Black
15.7%
Hispanic
13.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10%
Two or more races
6.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Alum
12/2/2020
I attended Murch Elementary School. I am now in high school and still best friends with some of those students. I remember always having supportive teachers, some of whom I still keep in touch with.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/6/2017
I realize this school is now in transition due to the renovations being done at the original school site. I felt there were several safety concerns at the temporary site of portable classrooms from lax security to dangerous bus issues. These need to be rectified immediately.
5.0 parent
11/14/2016
We are in 1st now, and have been very happy since pre-K. Our son has grown so much, and the teachers have really helped to develop his skills and challenge him to improve. Moving to the temporary site was a bit of a hiccup, but now everything seems to be settled down and not much of an issue.
1.0 other
4/29/2016
5th grade math homework is for an average student. the math teacher says my daughter meets all DC math standards and she is the strongest in her class. homework she is given keeps her busy for 5 minutes only. she is bored in class. I had several discussions with her math teacher and asked for extra...
1.0 parent
10/12/2015
Murch is considered an above average school based on the caliber of it's students and their successful and highly engaged parents. Period. I've been an educator for over 20 years and I was shocked and very disappointed by, well, everyone and everything else...Parents beware.

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Ben Murch Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Washington, DC and is served by the District Of Columbia Public Schools in District of Columbia. The school has a total enrollment of 601 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Ben Murch Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $975,569. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jackson Reed High School, Roosevelt High School @ MacFarland, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Washington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ben Murch Elementary School.

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