Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ira A Murphy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ira A Murphy serves the southeast area of Peoria, AZ, encompassing approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ira A Murphy's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day, Prepared to Shape Tomorrow
School Rankings
Ira A Murphy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira A Murphy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1517 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
60%
49%
Black
4%
6%
White
25%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira A Murphy's ranking?
Ira A Murphy is ranked #1517 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ira A Murphy often compared to?
Ira A Murphyis often viewed alongside schools like Santa Fe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ira A Murphy?
450 students attend Ira A Murphy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ira A Murphy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ira A Murphy?
Ira A Murphy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ira A Murphy offer ?
Ira A Murphy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ira A Murphy part of?
Ira A Murphy is part of Peoria Unified School District (4237).
In what neighborhood is Ira A Murphy located?
Ira A Murphy is located in the Suntown neighborhood of Peoria, AZ.
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