Murrayville Elementary School
Murrayville Elementary School serves 685 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Murrayville Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Murrayville Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Murrayville Elementary School's student population of 685 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 685 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Murrayville Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Murrayville Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #347 out of 2561 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 3% | 4% |
Hispanic | 14% | 18% |
Black | 15% | 25% |
White | 62% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New Hanover County Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Murrayville Elementary School is Emsley A Laney High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Emma B Trask Middle School (1.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Emma B Trask Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 732 students10
1.4 miles
2900 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2142 1.4 6-8 732 - Wilmington Emsley A Laney High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 55%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,327 students10
1.4 miles
2700 N College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 350-2089 1.4 9-12 2,327 - Wilmington Dr Hubert Eaton Senior Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 542 students10
2.4 miles
6701 Gordon Road
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 397-1544 2.4 K-5 542 - Castle Hayne Sea-tech Vocational School Grades: 9 | 44 students
2.5 miles
4500 Blue Clay Rd
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 362-7882 2.5 9 44 - Castle Hayne Wilmington Early College High School Math: ≤10% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-13 | 211 students10
2.5 miles
4500 Blue Clay Rd, Wechs Bldg.
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
(910) 362-7789 2.5 9-13 211
School Reviews
5 The first year my children attended everything was PERFECT! Wonderful teachers! Mrs. Collins is amazing, the greatest teacher I have ever had for my boy. She actually helped fix his rebellious tendencies and helped make his academic scores go up, I could never thank her enough for the help with my son. I would nominate her for an award. If anyone has Mrs. Collins as a teacher consider yourself incredibly blessed! Mrs. Wayland was strict but fair. Very involved and dedicated, I was kept informed of everything and my child enjoyed being in her class. So after a wonderful year of complete satisfaction in the school and their programs we start the next year with a new set of teachers. Mrs. French is amazing, my son has told me numerous times how much he loves Mrs. French and enjoys being in her class. She keeps me up to date on everything, sends weekly newsletters to my email. Responds quickly to all questions and is just down right sweet and fun. She is 100% recommended. Considering how wonderful the ratings are for this school I hate to write this because in the end I do highly recommend this school but my son's teacher Mrs. Royal is by far the worst teacher I have ever come across. Not only is she impossible to communicate with she also never does conferences. I have no idea what is going on in his classroom, he gets good grades but if you want details forget it... She is also just plain rude. She is mean to the kids, overly strict, if a child forgets their homework they are severely punished. Makes children cry, and ignore concerns, and doesn’t admit guilt in obviously guilty situations. To say I'm disappointed in her is an understatement. I have also heard multiple complaints from other parents as well having the same issues. I tried to have my child switched but Dr. Duclos asked me to give her another chance, I did. I wish I didn't. My son has started hating going to school. If you have Mrs. Royal, switch teachers before she destroys your child's opinion of school, she has made permanent damage with my son. - Posted by Parent - dolpb |
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