Serving 422 students in grades 6-8, Murphysboro Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Murphysboro Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district and covers approximately 157.7 square miles in Murphysboro, IL, with typical drive times ranging from 10 to 15 minutes to the school and an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 12.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murphysboro Middle School's student population of 422 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Murphysboro Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphysboro Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2786 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
8%
29%
Black
13%
16%
White
71%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murphysboro Middle School's ranking?
Murphysboro Middle School is ranked #2786 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Murphysboro Middle School often compared to?
Murphysboro Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carbondale Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Murphysboro Middle School?
422 students attend Murphysboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Murphysboro Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murphysboro Middle School?
Murphysboro Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Murphysboro Middle School offer ?
Murphysboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murphysboro Middle School part of?
Murphysboro Middle School is part of Murphysboro CUSD 186 School District.
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