Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia L. Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Virginia L. Murray Elementary serves the northwest part of Charlottesville, VA, covering an area of approximately 29.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School's student population of 273 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
3%
21%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virginia L. Murray Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ivy Elementary School, Hollymead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Virginia L. Murray Elementary School?
273 students attend Virginia L. Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia L. Murray Elementary School offer ?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virginia L. Murray Elementary School part of?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School is part of Albemarle County School District.
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