Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 163 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Murray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Murray Elementary School is ranked #764 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Murray Elementary School?
163 students attend Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Murray Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murray Elementary School offer ?
Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murray Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 163 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
