Murdock Middle School

17325 Mariner Way
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 651 students in grades 6-8, Murdock Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murdock Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Murdock Middle School's student population of 651 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
651 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Murdock Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murdock Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1836 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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50%
48%
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45%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
36%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
59%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murdock Middle School's ranking?
Murdock Middle School is ranked #1836 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Murdock Middle School often compared to?
Murdock Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Port Charlotte Middle School, Punta Gorda Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Murdock Middle School?
651 students attend Murdock Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Murdock Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murdock Middle School?
Murdock Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Murdock Middle School offer ?
Murdock Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murdock Middle School part of?
Murdock Middle School is part of Charlotte School District.

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Date
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS :)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 651 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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