Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Murray Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murray Middle School's student population of 690 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
690 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Murray Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4998 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
51%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murray Middle School's ranking?
Murray Middle School is ranked #4998 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murray Middle School often compared to?
Murray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Murray Middle School?
690 students attend Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Murray Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Murray Middle School offer ?
Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murray Middle School part of?
Murray Middle School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
School Calendar
View the Murray Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
First Day of Instruction of the 2025-2026 School Year
August 07, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
2 5/16/2016
How do you address harassment and bullying. So far my grandsons are still getting harassed by the older kids. This have been reported a number of times. Nothing has been done. Do We need to take this to the next level?
5 10/24/2009
Teachers really want the students to learn. They don't put up with nonsense. The History and Math departments cannot be described in words ... my 3 children have received the BEST education at this school
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