Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Murphy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Murphy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphy Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Murphy Elementary School is ranked #1167 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Murphy Elementary School?
432 students attend Murphy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Murphy Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphy Elementary School?
Murphy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Murphy Elementary School offer ?
Murphy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Murphy Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 432 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
