Summary:
The city of Murray, Kentucky is home to a diverse set of 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school, spread across two school districts - Calloway County and Murray Independent. While the schools in the Murray Independent district consistently outperform their Calloway County counterparts, the data reveals several standout institutions across both districts.
Murray Middle School and Murray High School are the top-performing schools in the area, ranking among the best in the state and earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools boast exceptional student performance on state assessments and high graduation rates. Similarly, Southwest Calloway Elementary School is a high-performing elementary school, ranking in the top 100 in Kentucky.
The data also highlights the challenges faced by the Calloway County Alternative Program, which struggles academically with significantly lower proficiency rates and graduation rates compared to the other high schools. Additionally, the Calloway County schools generally have higher rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the performance gap between the two districts. These insights underscore the importance of equitable funding and targeted support to ensure all students in the Murray area have access to high-quality education.
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