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Murray Junior/Senior High School

216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174

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Tel: (641) 447-2517

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Murray Junior/Senior High School serves 147 students in grades 6-12.

Murray Junior/Senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murray Junior/Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Murray Junior/Senior High School's student population of 147 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

147 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Murray Junior/Senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Murray Junior/Senior High School is 0.11, which is less 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 (IA)

Overall Testing Rank

#799 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

64%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murray Junior/Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

68%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

14:1

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American Indian

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

12%

Black

White

94%

74%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.11

0.44

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Graduation Rate

≥80%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

37%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Murray Junior/Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Murray Community School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murray Junior/Senior High School's ranking?

Murray Junior/Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Murray Junior/Senior High School?

The graduation rate of Murray Junior/Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 89%.

How many students attend Murray Junior/Senior High School?

147 students attend Murray Junior/Senior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Murray Junior/Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Junior/Senior High School?

Murray Junior/Senior High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Murray Junior/Senior High School offer ?

Murray Junior/Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Murray Junior/Senior High School part of?

Murray Junior/Senior High School is part of Murray Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 147 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education