Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Murphy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphy Elementary School is 0.29, 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Murphy Elementary School?
516 students attend Murphy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Murphy Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphy Elementary School?
Murphy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Murphy Elementary School offer ?
Murphy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Murphy Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 516 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
