Ranger Elementary/middle vs. Murphy Elementary School
Should I attend Ranger Elementary/middle or Murphy Elementary School? 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
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
Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
256 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1276 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#910 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
18
34
Kindergarten Students
27
78
Grade 1 Students
28
50
Grade 2 Students
17
59
Grade 3 Students
27
66
Grade 4 Students
25
61
Grade 5 Students
25
74
Grade 6 Students
30
-
Grade 7 Students
21
-
Grade 8 Students
38
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
91%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
9%
