Murphy Elementary School
Tel:
(517) 339-8253
Murphy Elementary School serves 380 students in grades 2-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Murphy Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Murphy Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan 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%)
School Overview
Murphy Elementary School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-5 |
| Total Students | 380 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Murphy Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Murphy Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #65 out of 3119 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 72% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Haslett School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Murphy Elementary School is Haslett High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Haslett Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ingham Isd Asd Programs (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mason Ingham Isd Asd Programs Special Education School
Grades: PK-5 | 9 students
0.1 miles
1811 Pinecrest Drive
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1410 0.1 PK-5 9 - Haslett Haslett Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 619 students
1.0 miles
1535 Franklin St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8233 1.0 6-8 619 - Haslett Vera Ralya Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 365 students
1.0 miles
5645 School St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8202 1.0 2-5 365 - Haslett Haslett High School Grades: 9-12 | 884 students
1.2 miles
5450 Marsh Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8249 1.2 9-12 884 - Haslett Wilkshire School Grades: PK-1 | 443 students
1.4 miles
5750 Academic Way
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8208 1.4 PK-1 443
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