Murphy Elementary School
Tel:
(828)837-2424
- Murphy Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Murphy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Murphy Elementary School's student population of 469 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Murphy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Murphy Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #1139 out of 2,538 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 17% |
| Black | 4% | 26% |
| White | 86% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherokee County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Murphy Elementary School is Murphy High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is The Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is The Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Murphy The Learning Center Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 202 students
0.6 miles
945 Conaheeta Street
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)835-7240 0.6 K-8 202 - Murphy Murphy High School Grades: 9-12 | 503 students
1.2 miles
234 High School Circle
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)837-2426 1.2 9-12 503 - Murphy Murphy Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 310 students
1.2 miles
65 Middle School Drive
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)837-0160 1.2 6-8 310 - Murphy The Oaks Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 60 students
4.6 miles
4533 Martins Creek Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)837-6775 4.6 6-12 60 - Murphy Martins Creek Elementary/mid Grades: PK-8 | 223 students
4.7 miles
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
(828)837-2831 4.7 PK-8 223
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