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Murch Elementary School vs. Hearst Elementary School

Should you attend Murch Elementary School or Hearst 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
Murch Elementary School
4810 36th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Hearst Elementary School
3950 37th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20008
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Murch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Hearst Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
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 70% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). 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).
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 65-69% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
636 students
337 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Murch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hearst Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murch Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hearst Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Murch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hearst Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Murch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hearst Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and the state of District Of Columbia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#14 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 10%)
#10 out of 220 schools in DC
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Murch Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hearst Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in DC)(22-23 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in DC)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hearst Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in DC)
70-74%
(Top 5% in DC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hearst Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 5% in DC)
60-69%
(Top 5% in DC)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Murch Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hearst Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
56
42
Kindergarten Students
86
48
Grade 1 Students
104
55
Grade 2 Students
109
48
Grade 3 Students
101
49
Grade 4 Students
93
43
Grade 5 Students
87
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Murch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hearst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Murch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hearst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Murch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hearst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
56%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Murch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hearst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Murch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hearst Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the District Of Columbia School District and in District Of Columbia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Murch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hearst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Murch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hearst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Murch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hearst Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the District Of Columbia School District and District Of Columbia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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