Murphy Elementary School vs. Vera Ralya Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 399 students in grades 2-5, Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 399 students in grades 2-5, Vera Ralya Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
2-5
2-5
Total Students
399 students
399 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#442 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#733 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
96
89
Grade 3 Students
87
107
Grade 4 Students
104
105
Grade 5 Students
112
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
70%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%