Murray Middle School
Tel:
(772) 219-1670
- Murray Middle School serves 760 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Murray Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Murray Middle School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 760 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Murray Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1497 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 27% | 33% |
Black | 9% | 22% |
White | 60% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Martin School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Murray Middle School is Clark Advanced Learning Center (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Willoughby Learning Center (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Port Salerno Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stuart Pk Early Intervention Grades: PK | 166 students
0.7 miles
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893 0.7 PK 166 - Stuart Prekindergarten Programs Grades: PK | 34 students
0.7 miles
3940 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1893 0.7 PK 34 - Stuart Port Salerno Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 802 students
1.1 miles
3260 Se Lionel Ter
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1610 1.1 K-5 802 - Stuart Clark Advanced Learning Center Charter School
Grades: 10-12 | 249 students
1.6 miles
2400 Se Salerno Rd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 419-5751 1.6 10-12 249 - Stuart Pinewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 831 students
2.3 miles
5200 Se Willoughby Blvd
Stuart, FL 34997
(772) 219-1595 2.3 K-5 831
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