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Murray Junior/Senior High

Summary:

Murray Junior/Senior High is a public school serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 150 students in Murray, Iowa. The school is part of the Murray Community School District, which is ranked 215 out of 309 districts in the state.

Murray Junior/Senior High generally performs better than the state average on ISASP test scores, with 77.8% of 10th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 73.8%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.2 to 12 students per teacher. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of students from low-income families. Interestingly, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly over the years, suggesting inconsistent performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Interstate 35 High School and East Union Middle-High School, Murray Junior/Senior High performs well on test scores but is not the top-performing school in the area. Additionally, the school's racial makeup is significantly less diverse than the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of white students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 216 Sherman
       Murray, IA  50174-0187

(641) 447-2517

District: Murray Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,731 Help


Feeder schools for Murray Junior/Senior High:

Elementary:    Murray Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  150

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Hispanic:
4.7%
Two or more races:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Murray Junior/Senior High ranks worse than 81% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details Murray Junior/Senior High ranks better than 53% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Murray Junior/Senior High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murray Junior/Senior High is $13,731.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Murray Junior/Senior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Murray Junior/Senior High 273rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Murray Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Murray Junior/Senior High 159th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Murray Junior/Senior High in the ranking list.)

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 Junior/Senior High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 34.26 280th 349 19.8%
2013 71.63 61st 350 82.6%
2014 84.74 16th 337 95.3%
2015 64.17 122nd 349 65.0%
2016 68.31 92nd 343 73.2%
2017 32.17 257th 327 21.4%
2018 47.75 189th 318 40.6%
2019 39.35 227th 342 33.6%
2021 39.70 229th 324 29.3%
2022 53.31 167th 337 50.4%
2023 33.12 253rd 334 24.3%
2024 28.06 273rd 337 19.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Murray Junior/Senior High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 77.12 52nd 351 85.2%
2013 57.28 175th 351 50.1%
2014 51.47 187th 322 41.9%
2015 44.01 223rd 324 31.2%
2016 75.01 74th 320 76.9%
2017 87.92 10th 325 96.9%
2018 77.05 51st 320 84.1%
2019 65.98 116th 327 64.5%
2021 28.72 265th 327 19.0%
2022 58.40 146th 332 56.0%
2023 66.34 104th 336 69.0%
2024 57.28 159th 338 53.0%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Murray Junior/Senior High Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Murray Junior/Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 147 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1989 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1990 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1991 130 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1992 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1993 137 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1994 147 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1995 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1996 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1997 169 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1998 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1999 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
2000 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2001 183 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2002 164 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2003 164 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2004 157 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 147 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2006 144 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 152
2007 134 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2008 128 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2009 123 4 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2010 132 0 0 5 1 0 6 0 144
2011 136 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 146
2012 131 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 140
2013 148 1 0 7 0 0 4 0 160
2014 153 1 0 8 0 0 3 0 165
2015 146 1 0 7 0 0 1 0 155
2016 149 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 158
2017 167 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 177
2018 157 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 168
2019 144 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 156
2020 137 2 0 11 0 0 1 0 151
2021 138 1 0 7 0 0 1 0 147
2022 138 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 150
2023 141 0 0 7 0 0 1 1 150

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 Junior/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 148 14.5 10.2 76.4
1989 126 14.5 8.6 31.7
1990 122 15.5 7.8 0
1991 131 15.5 8.4 32.1
1992 139 14.0 9.9 34.5
1993 138 14.1 9.8 33.3
1994 149 14.1 10.6 34.2
1995 155 14.6 10.6 25.8
1996 155 14.6 10.6 25.8
1997 170 15.5 11.0 24.1
1998 182 16.6 11.0 24.2
1999 181 16.9 10.7 38.7
2000 183 16.0 11.4 44.3
2001 184 17.4 10.6 32.1
2002 168 16.8 10.0 33.9
2003 168 16.8 10.0 33.9
2004 163 16.8 9.7 35
2005 155 18.0 8.6 36.1
2006 152 20.0 7.6 38.8
2007 140 20.0 7.0 40.7
2008 136 18.2 7.5 45.6
2009 136 18.6 7.3 47.8
2010 144 15.7 9.1 50
2011 146 17.4 8.3 53.4
2012 140 17.2 8.1 50
2013 160 17.5 9.0 49.4
2014 165 17.0 9.7 47.9
2015 155 18.0 8.6 51
2016 158 16.0 9.8 55.1
2017 177 16.9 10.4 52
2018 168 19.5 8.5 50
2019 156 18.4 8.4 44.2
2020 151 19.0 7.9 50.3
2021 147 15.9 9.2 44.2
2022 150 12.6 11.8 26
2023 150 12.4 12.0 36

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 Junior/Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 148 14.5 10.2 76.4
1989 126 14.5 8.6 31.7
1990 122 15.5 7.8 0
1991 131 15.5 8.4 32.1
1992 139 14.0 9.9 34.5
1993 138 14.1 9.8 33.3
1994 149 14.1 10.6 34.2
1995 155 14.6 10.6 25.8
1996 155 14.6 10.6 25.8
1997 170 15.5 11.0 24.1
1998 182 16.6 11.0 24.2
1999 181 16.9 10.7 38.7
2000 183 16.0 11.4 44.3
2001 184 17.4 10.6 32.1
2002 168 16.8 10.0 33.9
2003 168 16.8 10.0 33.9
2004 163 16.8 9.7 35
2005 155 18.0 8.6 36.1
2006 152 20.0 7.6 38.8
2007 140 20.0 7.0 40.7
2008 136 18.2 7.5 45.6
2009 136 18.6 7.3 47.8
2010 144 15.7 9.1 50
2011 146 17.4 8.3 53.4
2012 140 17.2 8.1 50
2013 160 17.5 9.0 49.4
2014 165 17.0 9.7 47.9
2015 155 18.0 8.6 51
2016 158 16.0 9.8 55.1
2017 177 16.9 10.4 52
2018 168 19.5 8.5 50
2019 156 18.4 8.4 44.2
2020 151 19.0 7.9 50.3
2021 147 15.9 9.2 44.2
2022 150 12.6 11.8 26
2023 150 12.4 12.0 36

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 Junior/Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $186 (1.4%) $13,545 (98.6%) $13,731

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Murray Junior/Senior High

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 227th of 342 Middle schoolsRanks 253rd of 334 Middle schools
 9.4%
Ranks 116th of 327 High schoolsRanks 104th of 336 High schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Junior/Senior High)71.431.8
 39.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Community School District)71.431.8
 39.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Murray Junior/Senior High)52.454.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Murray Community School District)52.454.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Junior/Senior High)57.162.1
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Community School District)57.162.1
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.974.2
 4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Murray Junior/Senior High)85.744.8
 40.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Murray Community School District)85.744.8
 40.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)70.168.9
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Junior/Senior High)6881
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Community School District)6881
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)69.576
 6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Murray Junior/Senior High)6085.7
 25.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Murray Community School District)6085.7
 25.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.872
 0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Junior/Senior High)79.276.2
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Community School District)79.276.2
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Murray Junior/Senior High)54.281
 26.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Murray Community School District)54.281
 26.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Junior/Senior High)94.782.4
 12.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Community School District)94.782.4
 12.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Murray Junior/Senior High)94.758.8
 35.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Murray Community School District)94.758.8
 35.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students156150
 3.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic117
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White144141
 2.1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%36%
 8.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Murray Junior/Senior High

Murray Junior/Senior High ranks 159th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 150 students attended Murray Junior/Senior High.

Students at Murray Junior/Senior High are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.

Murray Junior/Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Murray Elementary School


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