Serving 907 students in grades 6-8, Charles P Murray Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 907 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Charles P Murray Middle serves the southern part of Wilmington, NC, covering an area of approximately 28.2 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles P Murray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Charles P Murray Middle School's student population of 907 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
907 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
F3-Falcons Focused on the Future!
School Rankings
Charles P Murray Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles P Murray Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)73%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black and Silver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles P Murray Middle School's ranking?
Charles P Murray Middle School is ranked #468 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charles P Murray Middle School often compared to?
Charles P Murray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myrtle Grove Middle School, M C S Noble Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Charles P Murray Middle School?
907 students attend Charles P Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Charles P Murray Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles P Murray Middle School?
Charles P Murray Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charles P Murray Middle School offer ?
Charles P Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles P Murray Middle School part of?
Charles P Murray Middle School is part of New Hanover County Schools.
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