Serving 131 students in grades 6-8, C. E. Murray Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. E. Murray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
C. E. Murray Middle School's student population of 131 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C. E. Murray Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. E. Murray Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1128 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
95%
31%
White
3%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. E. Murray Middle School's ranking?
C. E. Murray Middle School is ranked #1128 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend C. E. Murray Middle School?
131 students attend C. E. Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of C. E. Murray Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. E. Murray Middle School?
C. E. Murray Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does C. E. Murray Middle School offer ?
C. E. Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is C. E. Murray Middle School part of?
C. E. Murray Middle School is part of Williamsburg 01 School District.
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