Murray High School

5440 S State
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,400 students in grades 10-12, Murray High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in UT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Murray High School's student population of 1,400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,400 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Murray High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray High School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#561 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Murray High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murray High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murray High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Utah by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
40%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Murray High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
22%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Murray High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Murray High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
71%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Murray High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Murray High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Murray High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Utah.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Murray High School and the public school average diversity score of Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
79%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Murray High School and public school graduation rate of Utah by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Murray High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Murray High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Utah by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 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 schools are Murray High School often compared to?
Murray High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest High School by visitors of our site.
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 79%, which is lower than the Utah state average of 88%.
How many students attend Murray High School?
1,400 students attend Murray High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Murray High School students are White, 22% 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 is the student:teacher ratio of Murray High School?
Murray High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the Utah state average of 22:1.
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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 1,400 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : 79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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