Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, R J Murray Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 745 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
R J Murray Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R J Murray Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R J Murray Middle School?
745 students attend R J Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of R J Murray Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R J Murray Middle School?
R J Murray Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R J Murray Middle School offer ?
R J Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is R J Murray Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 745 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
