Serving 809 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lake Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Murray Elementary School's student population of 809 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lake Murray Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Murray Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#73 out of 1154 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
4%
31%
White
81%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Murray Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Murray Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Lake Murray Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Murray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Round Top Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Lake Murray Elementary School?
809 students attend Lake Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Lake Murray Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Murray Elementary School?
Lake Murray Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Murray Elementary School offer ?
Lake Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Murray Elementary School part of?
Lake Murray Elementary School is part of Lexington 05 School District.
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