Serving 403 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Webb A Murray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Webb A Murray Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Webb A Murray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Webb A Murray Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1516 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
47%
20%
Black
11%
25%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Webb A Murray Elementary School's ranking?
Webb A Murray Elementary School is ranked #1516 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Webb A Murray Elementary School often compared to?
Webb A Murray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W M Jenkins Elementary School, Catawba Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Webb A Murray Elementary School?
403 students attend Webb A Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Webb A Murray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webb A Murray Elementary School?
Webb A Murray Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Webb A Murray Elementary School offer ?
Webb A Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Webb A Murray Elementary School part of?
Webb A Murray Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
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