Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murray Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Murray Lake Elementary serves the northern part of Lowell, MI, covering an area of approximately 50.7 square miles. Most families live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the school's edge and some located as far as 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murray Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Murray Lake Elementary School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Murray Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Lake Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murray Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Murray Lake Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Murray Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Murray Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherry Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Murray Lake Elementary School?
433 students attend Murray Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Murray Lake Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murray Lake Elementary School?
Murray Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Murray Lake Elementary School offer ?
Murray Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Murray Lake Elementary School part of?
Murray Lake Elementary School is part of Lowell Area Schools.
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