Murray Co. Central Elementary School
Tel:
(507)836-6450
- Murray Co. Central Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 72% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Murray Co. Central Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 409 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Murray Co. Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Murray Co. Central Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #254 out of 1,784 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 9% |
| Black | n/a | 11% |
| White | 98% | 67% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Murray County Central Dist. School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Murray Co. Central Elementary School is Murray County Central Secondary (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Murray County Central Secondary (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fulda Elementary School (11.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Slayton Murray County Central Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 322 students
0.4 miles
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507)836-6184 0.4 7-12 322 - Fulda Fulda Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 170 students
11.1 miles
410 College Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507)425-2514 11.1 7-12 170 - Fulda Fulda Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 177 students
11.3 miles
303 N Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507)425-2581 11.3 PK-6 177 - Westbrook Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 183 students
17.1 miles
344 8th St
Westbrook, MN 56183
(507)274-5450 17.1 7-12 183 - Tracy Tracy Secondary Grades: 7-12 | 375 students
17.8 miles
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507)629-5500 17.8 7-12 375
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