Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Murray Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 600 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Murray Hill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Hill Middle School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Murray Hill Middle School is ranked #677 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Murray Hill Middle School often compared to?
Murray Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hammond Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Murray Hill Middle School?
600 students attend Murray Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Murray Hill Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Hill Middle School?
Murray Hill Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murray Hill Middle School offer ?
Murray Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murray Hill Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Murray Hill Middle School located?
Murray Hill Middle School is located in the Kings Contrivance neighborhood of Laurel, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Kings Contrivance.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 600 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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