Serving 645 students in grades 4-8, Murray Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Murray Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Murray, KY, encompassing approximately 5.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1.5 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Murray Middle School's student population of 645 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
645 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Murray Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1250 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murray Middle School's ranking?
Murray Middle School is ranked #77 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Murray Middle School often compared to?
Murray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calloway County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Murray Middle School?
645 students attend Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Murray Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Murray Middle School offer ?
Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Murray Middle School part of?
Murray Middle School is part of Murray Independent School District.
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