Murray Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,849 students in Murray Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Murray Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Murray Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.45
# American Indian Students
6 Students
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
123 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
7%
11%
# White Students
1,402 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
76%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
126 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
99
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
141
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
129
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
121
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
149
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
156
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
3
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,277 is higher than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,810 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,849 students.
What is the rank of Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District is ranked #5 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Murray Independent School District?
76% of Murray Independent School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Murray Independent School District?
Murray Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Murray Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,810 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,849 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
