How is Murphy Candler Elementary School rated?

Murphy Candler Elementary School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Dekalb County School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Murphy Candler Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Murphy Candler Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 36% in Reading, 17% in Science, 15% in English Language Arts and 15% in Math.

What grades does Murphy Candler Elementary School serve?

Murphy Candler Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Murphy Candler Elementary School?

512 students attend Murphy Candler Elementary School, down from 535 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

Which homes are assigned to Murphy Candler Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,203 residential properties to Murphy Candler Elementary School in and around Lithonia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Murphy Candler Elementary School in?

Murphy Candler Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District, which reports 129 schools, 91,752 students and $15,886 of spending per student.

Murphy Candler Elementary School

Murphy Candler Elementary School is a public primary school in Lithonia, GA, serving grades PK–5, rated C-, with 512 students and a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 36% in Reading, 17% in Science and 15% in English Language Arts.

C-TopHap school rating

Rating: C-
Grades: PK–5
Enrollment: 512
Students per teacher: 13.1:1
Level: Primary
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading36%

Science17%

English Language Arts15%

Math15%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Black92%

Hispanic4%

Two or more races3%

White1%

Asian0%

Native American0%

Male / female: 53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch: 100%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -4.3%
Prior-year enrollment: 535

Homes assigned to this school

4,203 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Murphy Candler Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 6775 S Goddard Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038
Phone: (678) 676-9102
Setting: Rural - Fringe
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 130174000709

School district

Dekalb County School District

District rating: C+
Schools: 129
Students: 91,752
Spending per student: $15,886
Teachers (FTE): 6,746
Grades: PK–12

See every school in Dekalb County School District