Top Rankings
Murray School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,678 students in Murray School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
Public Schools in Murray School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Utah public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Utah public school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (UT)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
5,678 Students
675,973 Students
# Teachers
274 Teachers
31,391 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Murray School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 152 school districts in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 154 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
45%
Graduation Rate
84%
88.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.7%
26.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
26%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% White
61%
69%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,724 is higher than the state median of $12,924. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,602 is less than the state median of $12,726. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$8,736 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$72 MM
$8,602 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,724
$12,924
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,602
$12,726
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Murray School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcmillan School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 E 5900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7430
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7430
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Horizon School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5180 S 700 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7420
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7420
Gr: K-6 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Viewmont School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
745 W 5720 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7438
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7438
Gr: K-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Grant School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
662 W 6140 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7416
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7416
Gr: K-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Riverview Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
751 W Tripp Lane
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
(801) 264-7446
Gr: 7-9 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Longview School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6240 S 560 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7428
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7428
Gr: K-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Liberty School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 W 6100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7424
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7424
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Murray High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5440 S State
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7460
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7460
Gr: 10-12 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Hillcrest Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
178 E. 5300 S.
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7442
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7442
Gr: 7-9 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Parkside School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
495 E 5175 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7434
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7434
Gr: K-6 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
73 W 6100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7404
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 264-7404
Gr: PK | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Murray Adult Transition
Special Education School
147 E 5065 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 957-4693
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
(801) 957-4693
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Murray School District?
Murray School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,678 students.
What is the rank of Murray School District?
Murray School District is ranked #59 out of 152 school districts in Utah (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Utah school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murray School District?
61% of Murray School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray School District?
Murray School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What is Murray School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,602 is less than the state median of $12,726. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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