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).
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.
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?
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