Murray Community School District
Top Rankings
Murray Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 281 students in Murray Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Murray Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,304 Schools
# Students
281 Students
498,629 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
35,053 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Murray Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 326 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#272 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,790 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
12,713 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
58,288 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
12%
# Black Students
1 Student
32,556 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
266 Students
368,944 Students
% White Students
95%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,931 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
22,406 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
14
19,994
# Students in K Grade:
29
37,666
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
35,140
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
34,908
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
34,516
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
34,733
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
35,873
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
36,868
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
38,538
# Students in 8th Grade:
21
38,657
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
39,103
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
38,361
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
36,878
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
37,394
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,530 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,700. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,943 is less than the state median of $14,340. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,530
$14,700
Spending / Student
$12,943
$14,340
Best Murray Community School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Junior/Senior High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Murray Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murray Community School District?
Murray Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 281 students.
What is the rank of Murray Community School District?
Murray Community School District is ranked #270 out of 326 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murray Community School District?
95% of Murray Community School District students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray Community School District?
Murray Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Murray Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,943 is less than the state median of $14,340. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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