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Murphey Middle School

1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Murphey Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Murphey Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Murphey Middle School's student population of 635 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
635 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 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
Murphey Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphey Middle School is 0.31, 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 (GA)
#2203 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Murphey Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
2%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murphey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murphey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Murphey Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Murphey Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Murphey Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Murphey Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
82%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Murphey Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Murphey Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Murphey Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Murphey Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Murphey Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Murphey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Murphey Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murphey Middle School's ranking?
Murphey Middle School is ranked #2203 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Murphey Middle School often compared to?
Murphey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenn Hills Middle School, W.s. Hornsby Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Murphey Middle School?
635 students attend Murphey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Murphey Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphey Middle School?
Murphey Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murphey Middle School offer ?
Murphey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murphey Middle School part of?
Murphey Middle School is part of Richmond County School District.
In what neighborhood is Murphey Middle School located?
Murphey Middle School is located in the South Turpin Hill neighborhood of Augusta, GA. There are 2 other public schools located in South Turpin Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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