Murphy Elementary School

Summary:

Murphy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Haslett, Michigan, serving grades 2-5 with a total enrollment of 388 students. The school is part of the Haslett Public Schools district, which is ranked 32nd out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Murphy Elementary School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies compared to the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.5% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.3% for the Haslett Public Schools district and 44% for the state of Michigan. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools, and performs well across various student subgroups.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Vera Ralya Elementary School, Murphy Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution with lower chronic absenteeism rates and a relatively diverse student population. The school's high per-student spending of $14,703 in the 2022-2023 school year and a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 may contribute to its strong academic performance and resources available to students.


Detail:

Public 2-5

 1875 Lake Lansing Rd
       Haslett, MI  48840-5004


(517) 339-8253

District: Haslett Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,703 Help


Students who attend Murphy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Haslett Middle School
High:    Haslett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
Two or more races:
9.5%
Hispanic:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Murphy Elementary School ranks better than 92.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.9%), two or more races (9.5%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary School is 15.9. 1 elementary schools in the Haslett Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murphy Elementary School is $14,703, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Haslett Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Murphy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Murphy Elementary School 109th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Murphy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Haslett Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Haslett Public Schools 32nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Murphy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Murphy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.09 178th 1545 88.5%
2007 84.02 100th 1565 93.6%
2008 82.10 140th 1577 91.1%
2009 84.62 84th 1589 94.7%
2010 81.28 104th 1552 93.3%
2011 79.06 217th 1552 86.0%
2012 89.06 100th 1566 93.6%
2013 88.39 108th 1563 93.1%
2014 94.36 29th 1533 98.1%
2015 92.72 62nd 1580 96.1%
2016 94.47 44th 1548 97.2%
2017 92.80 48th 1466 96.7%
2018 94.21 49th 1448 96.6%
2019 94.75 40th 1408 97.2%
2021 75.06 223rd 1153 80.7%
2022 89.51 109th 1344 91.9%
2023 91.76 86th 1470 94.1%
2024 90.15 109th 1486 92.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Murphy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.46 2nd 81 97.5%
2024 77.08 11th 78 85.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Murphy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.84 28th 403 93.1%
2024 59.27 75th 225 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Murphy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.37 82nd 1397 94.1%
2019 81.42 102nd 1134 91.0%
2021 71.71 139th 749 81.4%
2022 65.07 301st 1099 72.6%
2023 70.94 266th 1350 80.3%
2024 80.72 143rd 1381 89.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Murphy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.91 37th 1443 97.4%
2019 94.06 32nd 1171 97.3%
2021 60.70 288th 902 68.1%
2022 79.41 160th 1106 85.5%
2023 92.38 52nd 1321 96.1%
2024 85.71 128th 1342 90.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Murphy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.95 69th 1446 95.2%
2019 93.88 32nd 1196 97.3%
2021 77.71 146th 915 84.0%
2022 91.68 57th 1139 95.0%
2023 87.97 103rd 1334 92.3%
2024 88.28 110th 1347 91.8%
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Rank History for White students at Murphy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.46 44th 1253 96.5%
2019 94.61 30th 1128 97.3%
2021 69.74 253rd 1005 74.8%
2022 89.21 74th 1102 93.3%
2023 91.06 58th 1198 95.2%
2024 89.07 87th 1204 92.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Enrollment information for Murphy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 16 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1989 412 12 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 456 11 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1991 505 10 5 13 2 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 529 9 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1993 415 4 4 7 4 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 398 6 6 8 4 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 364 11 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 364 11 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 351 11 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1998 349 9 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 348 13 9 2 2 n/a n/a 0 374
2000 376 13 11 3 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2001 348 10 15 9 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 322 21 21 16 3 n/a n/a 0 383
2003 322 21 21 16 3 n/a n/a 0 383
2004 326 23 23 17 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2005 343 26 23 14 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 342 27 20 13 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 343 18 21 12 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2008 347 18 22 14 n/a n/a n/a 0 401
2009 355 12 23 10 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 327 15 19 12 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 321 21 27 16 1 0 7 0 393
2012 321 25 26 26 2 0 14 0 414
2013 295 25 27 28 1 0 13 0 389
2014 296 15 27 25 1 0 19 0 383
2015 284 12 36 28 1 0 27 0 388
2016 279 15 27 24 0 0 38 0 383
2017 286 14 27 31 0 0 43 0 401
2018 273 10 24 39 2 0 32 0 380
2019 286 9 16 47 2 0 36 0 396
2020 304 13 19 44 1 0 39 0 420
2021 271 14 24 37 1 0 39 0 386
2022 280 13 25 39 0 0 42 0 399
2023 279 13 25 33 1 0 37 0 388

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 Murphy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 n/a n/a n/a
1989 438 n/a n/a 7.1
1990 484 46.0 10.5 6.2
1991 535 n/a n/a n/a
1992 552 n/a n/a 12
1993 434 n/a 0.0 11.1
1994 422 18.0 23.4 8.1
1995 394 19.4 20.3 5.6
1996 394 19.4 20.3 5.6
1997 379 16.0 23.7 8.7
1998 367 19.0 19.3 13.9
1999 374 22.0 17.0 11.8
2000 405 23.3 17.4 17.5
2001 384 21.8 17.6 16.4
2002 383 25.3 15.1 12.8
2003 383 25.3 15.1 12.8
2004 390 25.3 15.4 15.4
2005 406 24.1 16.8 16.5
2006 403 25.5 15.8 13.6
2007 394 24.5 16.1 14.2
2008 401 24.6 16.3 14.2
2009 401 24.1 16.6 15.5
2010 374 22.1 16.9 19.5
2011 393 21.6 18.1 18.1
2012 414 23.6 17.5 22.9
2013 389 22.9 16.9 23.1
2014 383 22.3 17.1 25.3
2015 388 22.0 17.6 21.6
2016 383 22.0 17.4 22.7
2017 401 22.8 17.5 24.9
2018 380 23.0 16.5 22.9
2019 396 22.3 17.7 26.8
2020 420 23.0 18.2 29.8
2021 386 21.0 18.3 28.2
2022 399 23.9 16.6 29.6
2023 388 24.3 15.9 29.6

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 Murphy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 n/a n/a n/a
1989 438 n/a n/a 7.1
1990 484 46.0 10.5 6.2
1991 535 n/a n/a n/a
1992 552 n/a n/a 12
1993 434 n/a 0.0 11.1
1994 422 18.0 23.4 8.1
1995 394 19.4 20.3 5.6
1996 394 19.4 20.3 5.6
1997 379 16.0 23.7 8.7
1998 367 19.0 19.3 13.9
1999 374 22.0 17.0 11.8
2000 405 23.3 17.4 17.5
2001 384 21.8 17.6 16.4
2002 383 25.3 15.1 12.8
2003 383 25.3 15.1 12.8
2004 390 25.3 15.4 15.4
2005 406 24.1 16.8 16.5
2006 403 25.5 15.8 13.6
2007 394 24.5 16.1 14.2
2008 401 24.6 16.3 14.2
2009 401 24.1 16.6 15.5
2010 374 22.1 16.9 19.5
2011 393 21.6 18.1 18.1
2012 414 23.6 17.5 22.9
2013 389 22.9 16.9 23.1
2014 383 22.3 17.1 25.3
2015 388 22.0 17.6 21.6
2016 383 22.0 17.4 22.7
2017 401 22.8 17.5 24.9
2018 380 23.0 16.5 22.9
2019 396 22.3 17.7 26.8
2020 420 23.0 18.2 29.8
2021 386 21.0 18.3 28.2
2022 399 23.9 16.6 29.6
2023 388 24.3 15.9 29.6

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 Murphy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $264 (2.2%) $11,493 (97.8%) $11,757
2020 $217 (1.9%) $11,372 (98.1%) $11,589
2021 $683 (5.4%) $11,891 (94.6%) $12,574
2022 $1,182 (9.5%) $11,281 (90.5%) $12,463
2023 $1,114 (7.6%) $13,588 (92.4%) $14,703

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Murphy 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 40th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Murphy Elementary School)7175.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Haslett Public Schools)69.464.9
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Murphy Elementary School)79.684.2
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Haslett Public Schools)78.271.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Murphy Elementary School)74.355.9
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Haslett Public Schools)68.154.6
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Murphy Elementary School)75.563.4
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (Haslett Public Schools)70.355.8
 14.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Murphy Elementary School)75.275.2
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Haslett Public Schools)68.168.2
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Murphy Elementary School)66.755.2
 11.5%
   5th Grade Math (Haslett Public Schools)56.856.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Murphy Elementary School)5154.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Haslett Public Schools)4152.1
 11.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students396388
 2%
African American913
 44.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1625
 56.3%
Hispanic4733
 29.8%
Pacific Islander00
White286279
 2.4%
Two or More Races3637
 2.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.8%29.6%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Murphy Elementary School

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

Middle : Haslett Middle School
High : Haslett High School

Yes. Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 7.3% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Murphy Elementary School are 72% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended Murphy Elementary School.


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

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