Serving 703 students in grades 6-8, Murray Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murray Middle School's student population of 703 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Murray Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2305 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
30%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murray Middle School's ranking?
Murray Middle School is ranked #2305 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murray Middle School often compared to?
Murray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Murray Middle School?
703 students attend Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Murray Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Murray Middle School offer ?
Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murray Middle School part of?
Murray Middle School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Instruction
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 06, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
2 5/16/2016
How do you address harassment and bullying. So far my grandsons are still getting harassed by the older kids. This have been reported a number of times. Nothing has been done. Do We need to take this to the next level?
5 10/24/2009
Teachers really want the students to learn. They don't put up with nonsense. The History and Math departments cannot be described in words ... my 3 children have received the BEST education at this school
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