Excellent school, with awesome staff, and great opportunities for parental involvement. My son is in third grade and he is truly proud of his school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/06/09
We could not be any happier with this school! Everyone knows our children by name, and the attention that they receive is better than what I recall getting in private school as I was raised. My son is in the special needs class and Murdock's team of professional therapists has helped him progress a
... Read more LOT over the last few months! We were looking for a bigger house, and we only searched in the Murdock boundaries until we finally found one that suit our needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
It's only the start of the school year but so far we are thrilled with Murdock and the instruction our kindergartner is receiving. His teacher is energetic, organized, even-handed and positive. He is already learning a lot and coming home happy! The sense of school spirit is strong and infectious--the
... Read more staff generates a real sense of community. Hope to be writing a similar review at the end of fifth grade! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/08
I have two children at Murdock and have been disappointed in the school recently. The quality of teachers has gone down in the past few years, as has involvement in the PTA. This year I have felt as if I have been teaching my child his lessons during homework for 4th grade. It doesn't seem as if the
... Read more lessons are taught in the classroom. This is the same experience with other parents as well. It may be the mandates that have come down from the county but it doesn't feel as if my 4th grader will be prepared for middle school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/06/08
Our daughter is finishing Kindergarten at Murdock tomorrow, and we could not be any happier!! Mrs. Burke and Mrs. Calahan were wonderful with the kids, and our little girl has come a long way, since last October, when we moved here from California. We are very pleased and will be back next year.
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Posted by a parent on 05/24/07
I have been at Murdock for a year & the teachers & quality of programs are excellent. Even the kindergartners are taught Spanish & computer skills. The faculty & staff welcome parent participation & their doors are open to listen to concern as well as praise. Parents are encouraged to be active in
... Read more their child's education & programs to bring Murdock families together are frequent. Murdock has helped my kids love learning! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/12/07
I have two studnets at Murdock and I am so pleased.I feel you get a private school education at Murdock.The new foundation is wonderful bringing in Spanish and High Tech equipment to the school. The PTA is wonderful.Parents are very involved and teachers care and teach children on their own individual
... Read more levels.The test scores are very high. The sky is the limit and the children are soaring. Murdock is one of the best schools in the state and is always trying to think of ways to become better and better. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/06
I have two children at Murdock for 4 years now. I have really lucked out with fantastic teachers Bourne, Blalock, Peck to name a few. The school has outstanding teachers and parent involvement is welcomed. I would encourage any parent to get involved to really see our well the school is run and what
... Read more your child is learning. The foundation that was started in 04/05 has allowed many purchases and programs that meet the students' needs. I would recommend this school very highly. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/20/05
Our son is in second grade at Murdock and so far, our experience has been great! The PTA and school Foundation are very active and the new principal is wonderful. Would highly reccomend!
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/05
Our child attended k-5 at Murdoch. The school is wonderful with great teachers, an outstanding principal and a very active PTA. Extra ciricular actives are abundant. Families are moving to East Cobb County in droves and one of the reasons is the outstanding school system from k-12. If you want an environment
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* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
846
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
79
Number of classrooms:
50
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
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creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Marietta schools — Murdock Elementary School is located at 2320 Murdock Rd, Marietta GA 30062. 2320 Murdock Rd is in the 30062 ZIP code in Marietta, GA The school district for Murdock Elementary School is the Cobb County School District. Murdock Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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