Twin Cities Academy vs. Murray Middle School
Should I attend Twin Cities Academy or Murray Middle 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
Twin Cities Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Murray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 487 students in grades 6-12, Twin Cities Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 592 students in grades 6-8, Murray Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Total Students
487 students
592 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1245 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1439 out of 1734 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
39
196
Grade 7 Students
65
193
Grade 8 Students
101
203
Grade 9 Students
70
-
Grade 10 Students
79
-
Grade 11 Students
73
-
Grade 12 Students
60
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
19%
% Hispanic
25%
11%
% Black
27%
27%
% White
24%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
