Serving 429 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Edgar Murray Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Saint Clair school district, covering approximately 111.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edgar Murray Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Edgar Murray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgar Murray Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1538 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1538 out of 2,076 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 40% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Edgar Murray Elementary School?
429 students attend Edgar Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Edgar Murray Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 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 12:1.
What grades does Edgar Murray Elementary School offer ?
Edgar Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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