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Charles P Murray Middle School

655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 882 students in grades 6-8, Charles P Murray Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Charles P Murray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Charles P Murray Middle School's student population of 882 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
882 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Charles P Murray Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles P Murray Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#468 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Charles P Murray Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Charles P Murray Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Charles P Murray Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
80%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of Charles P Murray Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charles P Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles P Murray Middle School's ranking?
Charles P Murray Middle School is ranked #468 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Charles P Murray Middle School often compared to?
Charles P Murray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myrtle Grove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Charles P Murray Middle School?
882 students attend Charles P Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Charles P Murray Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles P Murray Middle School?
Charles P Murray Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charles P Murray Middle School offer ?
Charles P Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charles P Murray Middle School part of?
Charles P Murray Middle School is part of New Hanover County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 882 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 88% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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