Murray High School

5440 S State
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Murray High School serves 1,440 students in grades 10-12.
Murray High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,440 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Murray High School's student population of 1,440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,440 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Murray High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Murray High School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (UT)
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
68%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Graduation Rate
80%
88%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murray High School's ranking?
Murray High School is ranked #561 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murray High School?
The graduation rate of Murray High School is 80%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Murray High School?
1,440 students attend Murray High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Murray High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Murray High School offer ?
Murray High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Murray High School part of?
Murray High School is part of Murray School District.

School Reviews

5   9/26/2007
This is a semi-new school. The district and high school have been around for a while but the school was just rebuilt. There are lots of choices to join clubs and many options for classes. This school is for 10-12 graders, not 9-12. Parents are highly involved and we have many sports. It is an all around great school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - hotti

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,440 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 80% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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