Serving 838 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heights/murray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heights/Murray El Sch is located in the west part of Wilkes Barre, PA, serving an attendance zone that covers approximately 3.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heights/murray Elementary School's student population of 838 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
838 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heights/murray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights/murray Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2393 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
61%
16%
Black
18%
14%
White
11%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heights/murray Elementary School's ranking?
Heights/murray Elementary School is ranked #2393 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Heights/murray Elementary School?
838 students attend Heights/murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Heights/murray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heights/murray Elementary School?
Heights/murray Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heights/murray Elementary School offer ?
Heights/murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heights/murray Elementary School part of?
Heights/murray Elementary School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
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