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Murray Elementary School

Summary:

Murray Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 148 students in grades PK-5 in Murray, Iowa. The school is part of the Murray Community School District, which is ranked 215 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Murray Elementary School has shown a mixed performance in standardized test scores compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school has performed well in some areas, such as 5th-grade math (93.3% proficient) and 4th-grade ELA (92.3% proficient), it has struggled in others, such as 3rd-grade ELA (47.4% proficient). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.92%), which is higher than the nearby Interstate 35 Elementary (25.15%) but lower than East Union Elementary (53.91%) and Clarke Community Elementary (54.99%).

Murray Elementary School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $11,805, which is lower than the nearby East Union Elementary ($14,373) and Interstate 35 Elementary ($12,787). Additionally, the school has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.3, compared to Interstate 35 Elementary (12.6), East Union Elementary (13.2), and Clarke Community Elementary (11.5). These factors may contribute to the school's mixed academic performance and suggest that it may need to focus on improving its overall outcomes and addressing any resource or equity-related challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 216 Sherman
       Murray, IA  50174-0187

(641) 447-2517

District: Murray Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,805 Help


Students who attend Murray Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Murray Junior/Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.3%
Hispanic:
2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Murray Elementary School ranks better than 52.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murray Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murray Elementary School is $11,805.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Murray Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Murray Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray Community School District 215th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Murray Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 66.43 198th 626 68.4%
2013 70.68 144th 624 76.9%
2014 58.79 295th 603 51.1%
2015 50.47 385th 616 37.5%
2016 44.33 405th 599 32.4%
2017 70.64 171st 574 70.2%
2018 67.69 183rd 567 67.7%
2019 85.95 42nd 603 93.0%
2021 34.87 414th 567 27.0%
2022 43.18 372nd 574 35.2%
2023 65.01 201st 565 64.4%
2024 58.78 263rd 557 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Murray Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 143 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1989 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1990 150 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1991 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 166 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1993 188 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 184 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1995 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1996 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1997 193 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1998 190 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1999 193 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2000 210 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a -8 204
2001 201 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2002 170 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2003 170 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2004 167 5 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2005 185 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 177 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2007 171 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2008 163 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2009 178 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 188 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 193
2011 179 3 0 4 0 0 2 0 188
2012 194 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 203
2013 183 1 0 6 0 0 3 0 193
2014 178 1 0 7 0 0 1 0 187
2015 183 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 190
2016 178 1 0 7 0 0 2 0 188
2017 157 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 168
2018 147 1 0 11 0 0 1 0 160
2019 135 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 144
2020 140 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 147
2021 128 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 134
2022 137 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 142
2023 144 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 148

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 Murray Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 144 9.0 16.0 n/a
1989 135 0.9 150.0 30.4
1990 150 8.0 18.7 0
1991 169 8.0 21.1 32
1992 167 13.0 12.8 34.7
1993 189 12.5 15.1 33.3
1994 185 12.0 15.4 34.6
1995 206 14.0 14.7 26.2
1996 206 14.0 14.7 26.2
1997 195 13.2 14.8 24.1
1998 192 13.5 14.2 24.5
1999 194 12.4 15.6 39.2
2000 204 13.3 15.3 41.5
2001 208 14.4 14.4 42.3
2002 182 13.5 13.5 54.9
2003 182 13.5 13.5 54.9
2004 182 14.5 12.6 53.3
2005 194 12.5 15.5 50.5
2006 188 12.5 15.0 50
2007 180 12.5 14.4 47.8
2008 171 13.5 12.7 53.2
2009 183 12.7 14.4 55.7
2010 193 14.0 13.7 58
2011 188 12.5 15.0 59.6
2012 203 13.7 14.8 58.1
2013 193 14.5 13.2 56
2014 187 13.6 13.7 59.9
2015 190 14.0 13.5 51.1
2016 188 15.0 12.5 50.5
2017 168 13.2 12.6 50.6
2018 160 11.4 13.9 41.9
2019 144 12.4 11.5 45.8
2020 147 10.4 14.0 42.9
2021 134 10.4 12.8 39.6
2022 142 9.4 15.0 26.8
2023 148 8.5 17.3 43.9

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 Murray Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 144 9.0 16.0 n/a
1989 135 0.9 150.0 30.4
1990 150 8.0 18.7 0
1991 169 8.0 21.1 32
1992 167 13.0 12.8 34.7
1993 189 12.5 15.1 33.3
1994 185 12.0 15.4 34.6
1995 206 14.0 14.7 26.2
1996 206 14.0 14.7 26.2
1997 195 13.2 14.8 24.1
1998 192 13.5 14.2 24.5
1999 194 12.4 15.6 39.2
2000 204 13.3 15.3 41.5
2001 208 14.4 14.4 42.3
2002 182 13.5 13.5 54.9
2003 182 13.5 13.5 54.9
2004 182 14.5 12.6 53.3
2005 194 12.5 15.5 50.5
2006 188 12.5 15.0 50
2007 180 12.5 14.4 47.8
2008 171 13.5 12.7 53.2
2009 183 12.7 14.4 55.7
2010 193 14.0 13.7 58
2011 188 12.5 15.0 59.6
2012 203 13.7 14.8 58.1
2013 193 14.5 13.2 56
2014 187 13.6 13.7 59.9
2015 190 14.0 13.5 51.1
2016 188 15.0 12.5 50.5
2017 168 13.2 12.6 50.6
2018 160 11.4 13.9 41.9
2019 144 12.4 11.5 45.8
2020 147 10.4 14.0 42.9
2021 134 10.4 12.8 39.6
2022 142 9.4 15.0 26.8
2023 148 8.5 17.3 43.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Murray Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $727 (6.2%) $11,078 (93.8%) $11,805

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Murray Elementary School

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 201st of 565 Elementary schools
 28.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Murray Elementary School)85.768.4
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Murray Community School District)85.768.4
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Murray Elementary School)85.789.5
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Murray Community School District)85.789.5
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Elementary School)8592.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Community School District)8592.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Murray Elementary School)8592.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Murray Community School District)8592.3
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Elementary School)9050
 40%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Community School District)9050
 40%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Murray Elementary School)85100
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Murray Community School District)85100
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students144148
 2.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White135144
 6.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.8%43.9%
 1.9%

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Murray Elementary School ranks 263rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Murray Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Murray Junior/Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 148 students attended Murray Elementary School.

Students at Murray Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Hispanic.


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