Murphy Candler Elementary School

Grades: PK-5
Students: 492
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor Ratio: 497:1
Certified Teachers: 35%
Community Reviews
4 Reviews
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
1/10
Test Scores
3/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
4/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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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
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Posted by a parent on 1/23/2023
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
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Posted by a parent on 9/15/2016
The Teachers and Staff are great to their students! Everyday is a new day to learn something new:)
Posted by a community member on 9/26/2015
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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Posted by a parent on 9/17/2011

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Lithonia schools - Murphy Candler Elementary School is located at 6775 S Goddard Rd, Lithonia GA 30038. Murphy Candler Elementary School is in the Dekalb County School District. Murphy Candler Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.

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