Murphey Middle School
Tel:
(706)737-7350
- Murphey Middle School serves 644 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 3% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
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 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 644 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Murphey Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Murphey Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2154 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 3% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 88% | 37% |
| White | 4% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Murphey Middle School is Alternative Education Center At Lamar (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Wilkinson Gardens Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 473 students
0.8 miles
1925 Kratha Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706)737-7219 0.8 PK-5 473 - Augusta Alternative Education Center At Lamar Grades: 6-12 | 150 students
0.9 miles
970 Baker Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706)796-4965 0.9 6-12 150 - Augusta Jenkins-white Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
1.4 miles
800 15th Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)737-7320 1.4 PK-5 416 - Augusta Josey High School Grades: 9-12 | 604 students
1.4 miles
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706)737-7360 1.4 9-12 604 - Augusta Monte Sano Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 366 students
1.5 miles
2164 Richmond Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706)868-3650 1.5 PK-5 366
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