Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
354 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
2%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
9%
Black
(19-20)1%
11%
White
(19-20)85%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)9%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
36%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Murphy Elementary School?
354 students attend Murphy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Murphy Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Murphy Elementary School offer ?
Murphy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Murphy Elementary School part of?
Murphy Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public School District.
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