Ira A Murphy

Summary:

Ira A Murphy is an elementary school in Peoria, Arizona, serving 451 students in grades PK-8 as part of the Peoria Unified School District. The school faces several key challenges, including a high concentration of Hispanic and low-income students, consistently low academic performance, and increasing dropout rates.

Ira A Murphy has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (62.08%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 30.83% to 70.61% Hispanic students. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Arizona elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Ira A Murphy has a high percentage of students (64.75%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to nearby schools, which range from 27.82% to 64.9% free/reduced lunch recipients.

Ira A Murphy's performance data reveals significant disparities among different racial groups, with Asian students ranking in the top 274 out of 316 Arizona elementary schools, while Hispanic students rank in the bottom 932 out of 1,170 schools. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, from 723 out of 1,109 Arizona elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 900 out of 1,245 schools in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools within the same district, Ira A Murphy consistently underperforms in academic proficiency rates, with significantly lower percentages of students meeting or exceeding state standards in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 7231 W North Ln
       Peoria, AZ  85345-6735


(623) 412-4475

District: Peoria Unified School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,403 Help


Students who attend Ira A Murphy usually attend:

High:    Centennial High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.1%
White:
23.7%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Compare Details Ira A Murphy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.87. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.1%), White (23.7%), African American (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ira A Murphy is 13, which is the lowest among 33 elementary schools in the Peoria Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ira A Murphy is $12,403, which is the 3rd highest among 32 elementary schools in the Peoria Unified School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ira A Murphy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Peoria Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peoria Unified School District 134th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ira A Murphy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.62 586th 1062 44.8%
2010 33.51 758th 1090 30.5%
2011 37.24 692nd 1075 35.6%
2012 35.78 807th 1141 29.3%
2013 35.70 816th 1158 29.5%
2014 29.02 803rd 1079 25.6%
2015 17.90 805th 955 15.7%
2016 30.84 717th 1079 33.5%
2017 43.06 575th 1106 48.0%
2018 32.49 723rd 1109 34.8%
2019 26.51 731st 1039 29.6%
2021 25.24 889th 1226 27.5%
2022 12.58 891st 1000 10.9%
2023 25.34 900th 1245 27.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.40 878th 1027 14.5%
2023 31.77 493rd 617 20.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.26 87th 975 91.1%
2023 52.44 163rd 451 63.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.93 819th 1201 31.8%
2023 18.43 772nd 820 5.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.35 467th 820 43.0%
2023 29.88 812th 1116 27.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.89 620th 1023 39.4%
2019 34.26 534th 862 38.1%
2021 23.92 938th 1219 23.1%
2023 23.68 930th 1219 23.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.85 692nd 1032 32.9%
2021 27.19 853rd 1220 30.1%
2023 26.82 874th 1216 28.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.35 109th 620 82.4%
2023 27.25 274th 316 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.29 826th 895 7.7%
2023 50.47 285th 607 53.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.85 605th 911 33.6%
2019 39.51 405th 709 42.9%
2021 29.39 848th 1198 29.2%
2022 15.01 655th 716 8.5%
2023 24.02 932nd 1170 20.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.75 170th 654 74.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.82 459th 720 36.3%
2021 26.60 936th 1161 19.4%
2023 16.55 927th 1024 9.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ira A Murphy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 49.74 325th 663 51.0%
2010 49.39 336th 692 51.4%
2011 33.50 473rd 685 30.9%
2012 39.89 496th 772 35.8%
2013 35.82 536th 787 31.9%
2014 29.96 502nd 690 27.2%
2015 15.74 463rd 521 11.1%
2016 31.07 436th 677 35.6%
2017 27.17 490th 695 29.5%
2018 34.30 433rd 711 39.1%
2019 25.71 422nd 605 30.2%
2021 18.20 732nd 832 12.0%
2023 14.87 776th 854 9.1%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.79 594th 650 8.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.10 644th 789 18.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.13 299th 503 40.6%
2023 17.00 652nd 717 9.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.62 410th 624 34.3%
2021 22.00 664th 820 19.0%
2023 14.27 752nd 806 6.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.61 373rd 617 39.5%
2021 16.75 754th 818 7.8%
2023 20.91 646th 810 20.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.55 166th 404 58.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.92 426th 573 25.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.48 299th 543 44.9%
2019 46.12 180th 387 53.5%
2021 16.77 767th 802 4.4%
2023 11.92 746th 760 1.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ira A Murphy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.04 241st 436 44.7%
2021 42.18 437th 780 44.0%
2022 15.61 397th 446 11.0%
2023 7.92 662nd 675 1.9%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Open Quote Worst school for kids being bullied! DO NOT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE! Horror stories!! A straight A student from K-6th was bullied so bad that he flunked 7th grade!! The Principle should be ashamed for letting bullies rule his school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ira A Murphy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 668 25 8 277 4 n/a n/a -125 857
1989 581 35 5 260 0 n/a n/a 13 894
1990 627 26 7 254 2 n/a n/a 53 969
1991 695 29 5 281 5 n/a n/a -21 994
1992 641 42 9 295 9 n/a n/a -1 995
1993 669 45 6 308 6 n/a n/a 0 1034
1994 516 34 8 219 9 n/a n/a 0 786
1995 494 22 8 199 5 n/a n/a 0 728
1996 494 22 8 199 5 n/a n/a 0 728
1997 494 24 8 189 6 n/a n/a 0 721
1998 478 22 5 218 3 n/a n/a 0 726
1999 439 33 8 235 7 n/a n/a 0 722
2000 473 49 10 256 7 n/a n/a 0 795
2001 386 29 8 261 6 n/a n/a 0 690
2002 357 38 12 322 6 n/a n/a 0 735
2003 357 38 12 322 6 n/a n/a 0 735
2004 331 36 11 332 13 n/a n/a 0 723
2005 304 47 10 367 7 n/a n/a 0 735
2006 258 37 17 360 8 n/a n/a 0 680
2007 243 46 16 402 4 n/a n/a 0 711
2008 204 44 13 409 13 n/a n/a 0 683
2009 181 42 15 374 17 n/a n/a 0 629
2010 162 42 13 357 14 n/a n/a 0 588
2011 147 23 3 324 12 1 17 0 527
2012 152 17 4 355 10 3 18 0 559
2013 177 16 5 335 5 1 14 0 553
2014 158 16 3 361 6 1 19 0 564
2015 127 27 2 335 11 1 16 0 519
2016 115 31 5 332 8 0 18 0 509
2017 116 23 5 294 11 1 16 0 466
2018 121 25 7 296 10 2 17 0 478
2019 123 28 7 318 8 5 14 0 503
2020 90 35 7 281 9 2 17 0 441
2021 98 31 8 268 7 1 20 0 433
2022 95 35 11 288 5 1 18 0 453
2023 107 30 12 280 3 1 18 0 451

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ira A Murphy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 857 41.5 20.6 n/a
1989 894 42.0 21.2 n/a
1990 969 44.5 21.7 n/a
1991 994 46.6 21.3 n/a
1992 995 47.6 20.9 n/a
1993 1034 44.5 23.2 n/a
1994 786 40.5 19.4 n/a
1995 728 39.5 18.4 n/a
1996 728 39.5 18.4 n/a
1997 721 41.3 17.5 n/a
1998 726 43.0 16.9 n/a
1999 722 47.8 15.1 n/a
2000 795 39.5 20.1 n/a
2001 690 37.8 18.3 n/a
2002 735 38.5 19.1 31
2003 735 38.5 19.1 31
2004 723 40.0 18.1 52.7
2005 735 42.1 17.5 39.2
2006 680 41.8 16.3 60
2007 711 39.0 18.2 55.6
2008 683 40.5 16.9 63.8
2009 629 39.7 15.8 62.2
2010 588 34.6 16.9 71.1
2011 527 31.8 16.5 72.9
2012 559 37.3 14.9 76.7
2013 553 26.1 21.1 75
2014 564 33.0 17.0 80
2015 519 30.0 17.3 79
2016 509 32.0 15.9 79.2
2017 466 31.9 14.5 79.8
2018 478 31.3 15.2 76.8
2019 503 31.8 15.8 80.9
2020 441 29.8 14.7 81.9
2021 433 30.3 14.2 n/a
2022 453 35.1 12.8 44.8
2023 451 34.5 13.0 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ira A Murphy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 857 41.5 20.6 n/a
1989 894 42.0 21.2 n/a
1990 969 44.5 21.7 n/a
1991 994 46.6 21.3 n/a
1992 995 47.6 20.9 n/a
1993 1034 44.5 23.2 n/a
1994 786 40.5 19.4 n/a
1995 728 39.5 18.4 n/a
1996 728 39.5 18.4 n/a
1997 721 41.3 17.5 n/a
1998 726 43.0 16.9 n/a
1999 722 47.8 15.1 n/a
2000 795 39.5 20.1 n/a
2001 690 37.8 18.3 n/a
2002 735 38.5 19.1 31
2003 735 38.5 19.1 31
2004 723 40.0 18.1 52.7
2005 735 42.1 17.5 39.2
2006 680 41.8 16.3 60
2007 711 39.0 18.2 55.6
2008 683 40.5 16.9 63.8
2009 629 39.7 15.8 62.2
2010 588 34.6 16.9 71.1
2011 527 31.8 16.5 72.9
2012 559 37.3 14.9 76.7
2013 553 26.1 21.1 75
2014 564 33.0 17.0 80
2015 519 30.0 17.3 79
2016 509 32.0 15.9 79.2
2017 466 31.9 14.5 79.8
2018 478 31.3 15.2 76.8
2019 503 31.8 15.8 80.9
2020 441 29.8 14.7 81.9
2021 433 30.3 14.2 n/a
2022 453 35.1 12.8 44.8
2023 451 34.5 13.0 64.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ira A Murphy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $410 (4.4%) $445 (4.8%) $1,265 (13.5%) $7,245 (77.4%) $1,258 (13.4%) $8,503 (90.9%) $9,358
2020 $401 (4.6%) $502 (5.8%) $1,304 (15.1%) $6,847 (79.4%) $877 (10.2%) $7,724 (89.5%) $8,627
2021 $681 (7.0%) $1,178 (12.1%) $2,540 (26.0%) $7,221 (73.9%) $686 (7.0%) $7,906 (81.0%) $9,766
2022 $564 (4.5%) $1,021 (8.2%) $2,149 (17.3%) $9,780 (78.9%) $1,038 (8.4%) $10,818 (87.2%) $12,403

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ira A Murphy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 731st of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 900th of 1245 Elementary schools
 1.9%
Ranks 422nd of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 776th of 854 Middle schools
 21.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students503451
 10.3%
African American2830
 7.1%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian712
 71.4%
Hispanic318280
 11.9%
Pacific Islander51
 80%
White123107
 13%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.9%64.7%
 16.2%


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Students who attend Ira A Murphy usually go on to attend:

High : Centennial High School

Students at Ira A Murphy are 62% Hispanic, 24% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Ira A Murphy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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