Murphey Middle School
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(706) 737-7360
Murphey Middle School serves 694 students in grades 6-8.
Murphey Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Murphey Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Murphey Middle School's student population of 694 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 694 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Murphey Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Murphey Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2165 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 86% | 37% |
| White | 5% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Murphey Middle School is Alternative Education Center At Lamar (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School Math: 12% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 590 students10
0.8 miles
1925 Kratha Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 737-7219 0.8 PK-5 590 - Augusta Alternative Education Center At Lamar Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 144 students10
0.9 miles
970 Baker Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965 0.9 6-12 144 - Augusta Jenkins-white Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 419 students10
1.4 miles
800 15th Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7320 1.4 PK-5 419 - Augusta Josey High School Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 520 students10
1.4 miles
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360 1.4 9-12 520 - Augusta Monte Sano Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 386 students10
1.5 miles
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 481-1813 1.5 PK-5 386
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