Serving 468 students in grades 3-5, Edgar Murray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgar Murray Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edgar Murray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar Murray Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1303 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
95%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edgar Murray Elementary School's ranking?
Edgar Murray Elementary School is ranked #1303 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Edgar Murray Elementary School often compared to?
Edgar Murray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Sullivan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Edgar Murray Elementary School?
468 students attend Edgar Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Edgar Murray Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar Murray Elementary School?
Edgar Murray Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgar Murray Elementary School offer ?
Edgar Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Edgar Murray Elementary School part of?
Edgar Murray Elementary School is part of St. Clair R-XIII School District.
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