Murray Co. Central Elementary School

2640 Forest Ave
Slayton, MN 56172
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Murray Co. Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota 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 Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10% in MN
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Murray Co. Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Murray Co. Central Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
386 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Murray Co. Central Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Co. Central Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#132 out of 1860 schools
(Top 10%)
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77%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Murray Co. Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Murray Co. Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Murray Co. Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
2%
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Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
90%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Murray Co. Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Murray Co. Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murray Co. Central Elementary School's ranking?
Murray Co. Central Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Murray Co. Central Elementary School?
386 students attend Murray Co. Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Murray Co. Central Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Co. Central Elementary School?
Murray Co. Central Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murray Co. Central Elementary School offer ?
Murray Co. Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Murray Co. Central Elementary School part of?
Murray Co. Central Elementary School is part of Murray County Central Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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