Murray Middle School vs. James Monroe Middle School
Should you attend Murray Middle School or James Monroe Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
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).
Serving 548 students in grades 6-8, James Monroe 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
690 students
548 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4998 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7521 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
238
182
Grade 7 Students
231
192
Grade 8 Students
221
174
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
34%
31%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
51%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
