Serving 686 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 686 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
686 students attend Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Murray Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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?
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510/24/2009
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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 686 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
