Martin Murphy Middle School serves 645 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 41%
- Reading Proficiency: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Murphy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Martin Murphy Middle School's student population of 645 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Martin Murphy Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
51%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Murphy Middle School?
645 students attend Martin Murphy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Martin Murphy Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Murphy Middle School?
Martin Murphy Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Murphy Middle School offer ?
Martin Murphy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martin Murphy Middle School part of?
Martin Murphy Middle School is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
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