Serving 669 students in grades 4-8, Murray Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Murray Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Murray Middle School?
669 students attend Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Murray Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Murray Middle School offer ?
Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murray Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 4-8
Enrollment: 669 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
