Murray Middle School
Tel:
(270)753-5125
- Murray Middle School serves 589 students in grades 4-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 77% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Murray Middle School's student population of 589 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Murray Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #27 out of 1,251 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 7% | 11% |
| White | 81% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Murray Independent School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Murray Middle School is Murray High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Calloway County Day Treatment (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Murray Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Murray Murray Preschool Head Start Grades: PK | 104 students
0.5 miles
208 South 13th St, Alexander H
Murray, KY 42071
(270)762-6863 0.5 PK 104 - Murray Murray Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 545 students
1.1 miles
111 Broach Ave
Murray, KY 42071
(270)753-5022 1.1 K-3 545 - Murray Murray High School Grades: 9-12 | 454 students
1.4 miles
501 Doran Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270)753-5202 1.4 9-12 454 - Murray Murray/calloway County Area Technical Center Vocational School
1.4 miles
1800 Sycamore Street
Murray, KY 42071
(270)753-1870 1.4 n/a n/a - Murray Calloway County Day Treatment Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 28 students
1.6 miles
2003 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071
(270)762-7318 1.6 6-12 28
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