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Murray Middle School

200 E. Drummond Ave.
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Murray Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Murray Middle School's student population of 690 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
690 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Murray Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4998 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Murray Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Murray Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Murray Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Murray Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
5%
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White
51%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Murray Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Murray Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Murray Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Murray Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murray Middle School's ranking?
Murray Middle School is ranked #4998 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murray Middle School often compared to?
Murray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Murray Middle School?
690 students attend Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Murray Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Murray Middle School offer ?
Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murray Middle School part of?
Murray Middle School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of Instruction of the 2025-2026 School Year
August 07, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews
2   5/16/2016
How do you address harassment and bullying. So far my grandsons are still getting harassed by the older kids. This have been reported a number of times. Nothing has been done. Do We need to take this to the next level?
- Posted by Parent - Lrrp3
5   10/24/2009
Teachers really want the students to learn. They don't put up with nonsense. The History and Math departments cannot be described in words ... my 3 children have received the BEST education at this school
- Posted by Parent - jojom

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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