Murphy Elementary School vs. Ranger Elementary/middle
Should I attend Murphy Elementary School or Ranger Elementary/middle? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Ranger Elementary/middle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ranger Elementary/middle ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
422 students
256 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#910 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1276 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
18
Kindergarten Students
78
27
Grade 1 Students
50
28
Grade 2 Students
59
17
Grade 3 Students
66
27
Grade 4 Students
61
25
Grade 5 Students
74
25
Grade 6 Students
-
30
Grade 7 Students
-
21
Grade 8 Students
-
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
83%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
