Top Rankings
Murray Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,771 students in Murray Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Murray Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,771 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Murray Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 172 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
42%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.44
# American Indian Students
5 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
42 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
110 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
1,355 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
77%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
119 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
97
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
145
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
143
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
148
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
146
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
151
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
118
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,906 is higher than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,418 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,906
$14,317
Spending / Student
$14,418
$14,055
Best Murray Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Main St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
Grades: 4-8
| 662 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Murray Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5022
Grades: PK-3
| 540 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Murray High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1800 Sycamore St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5202
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
208 South 13th St
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-6863
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,771 students.
What is the rank of Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District is ranked #4 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murray Independent School District?
77% of Murray Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Murray Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,418 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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