Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murfee Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
76%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Murfee Elementary School?
330 students attend Murfee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Murfee Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murfee Elementary School?
Murfee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murfee Elementary School offer ?
Murfee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Murfee Elementary School part of?
Murfee Elementary School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
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