Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia L Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia L Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Virginia L Murray Elementary School's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Virginia L Murray Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia L Murray Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 1792 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
5%
22%
White
72%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia L Murray Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia L Murray Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Virginia L Murray Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia L Murray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollymead Elementary School, Meriwether Lewis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Virginia L Murray Elementary School?
268 students attend Virginia L Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Virginia L Murray Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Virginia L Murray Elementary School?
Virginia L Murray Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia L Murray Elementary School offer ?
Virginia L Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Virginia L Murray Elementary School part of?
Virginia L Murray Elementary School is part of Albemarle Co PBLC Schs School District.
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