Overview

Murdock Elementary School is a public school in Lafayette, IN, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 9 elementary schools in Lafayette School Corporation.
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School Rating

Murdock Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Indiana with the same grade levels.
7/10
GreatSchools Rating

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

2100 Cason Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
School leader: Ms Denise Desenfants
(765) 771-6120
(765) 771-6126
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