Is Murray County Central High School a good school?

Yes. Murray County Central High School ranks in the top 9.2% of Minnesota high schools.

How many students attend Murray County Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Murray County Central High School.

What is the racial makeup of Murray County Central High School?

Students at Murray County Central High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Murray County Central High School?

Murray County Central High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : West Elementary

Murray County Central High School

Summary:

Murray County Central High School is a public high school in Slayton, Minnesota, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 335 students. The school is part of the Murray County Central Schools district, which is ranked 30th out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Murray County Central High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Minnesota, with students performing significantly better than the state average on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55.78% of Murray County Central High School students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.8% to 100% over the past five years, and a relatively low dropout rate. However, the student population is predominantly White, with over 94% of students identifying as such, which is significantly less diverse than the nearby Tracy Secondary and Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary schools.

Additionally, Murray County Central High School has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (25.39% to 34.93%) compared to the nearby schools, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status among the student population. This could have implications for the school's resources, programming, and support services available to students from lower-income families. While the school's academic performance is consistently strong, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 21st to 189th, indicating that factors beyond the school's control may also influence its performance.

Detail:

Public 7-12

2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172-1498

(507) 836-6184

District: Murray County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,387

Feeder schools for Murray County Central High School:

Elementary:

West Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.4%

American Indian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Murray County Central High School ranks better than 87.2% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.13. (See more...)

Compare Details Murray County Central High School ranks better than 90.8% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.05. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Murray County Central High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.4%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murray County Central High School is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Murray County Central High School employs 18.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murray County Central High School is $13,387.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Murray County Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray County Central High School 70^th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Murray County Central High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray County Central High School 44^th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Murray County Central High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Murray County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray County Central Schools 30^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Murray County Central High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	45.03	267^th	387	31.0%
2005	73.68	103^rd	396	74.0%
2006	69.14	113^th	406	72.2%
2007	67.74	121^st	403	70.0%
2008	59.86	181^st	409	55.7%
2010	76.75	74^th	454	83.7%
2011	70.45	117^th	478	75.5%
2012	81.27	46^th	469	90.2%
2013	56.50	211^th	488	56.8%
2014	63.42	179^th	490	63.5%
2015	68.06	150^th	516	70.9%
2016	68.13	148^th	508	70.9%
2017	85.14	47^th	523	91.0%
2018	79.95	70^th	518	86.5%
2019	61.49	200^th	533	62.5%
2021	82.73	60^th	521	88.5%
2022	71.74	113^th	520	78.3%
2023	67.01	154^th	529	70.9%
2024	81.13	70^th	545	87.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	56.14	165^th	401	58.9%
2019	38.00	282^nd	415	32.0%
2021	92.47	6^th	399	98.5%
2022	78.75	33^rd	404	91.8%
2023	59.38	149^th	459	67.5%
2024	71.85	94^th	473	80.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	75.51	82^nd	436	81.2%
2019	65.15	142^nd	439	67.7%
2021	80.23	53^rd	443	88.0%
2022	68.83	111^th	467	76.2%
2023	65.60	130^th	455	71.4%
2024	84.97	43^rd	474	90.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.53	64^th	438	85.4%
2019	49.87	246^th	454	45.8%
2021	76.93	80^th	437	81.7%
2022	66.86	136^th	476	71.4%
2023	62.31	155^th	464	66.6%
2024	72.93	100^th	479	79.1%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	69.50	101^st	428	76.4%
2019	45.50	240^th	428	43.9%
2021	68.79	101^st	422	76.1%
2022	53.56	186^th	438	57.5%
2023	52.52	204^th	436	53.2%
2024	65.17	119^th	440	73.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Murray County Central High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	77.91	78^th	433	82.0%
2005	84.56	14^th	452	96.9%
2006	76.24	108^th	450	76.0%
2007	68.04	170^th	463	63.3%
2008	58.08	251^st	460	45.4%
2010	78.92	68^th	540	87.4%
2011	81.02	51^st	545	90.6%
2012	74.03	122^nd	539	77.4%
2013	79.58	63^rd	534	88.2%
2014	90.10	19^th	483	96.1%
2015	76.50	105^th	504	79.2%
2016	75.33	107^th	489	78.1%
2017	84.43	46^th	489	90.6%
2018	77.31	104^th	494	78.9%
2019	81.49	69^th	492	86.0%
2021	90.51	21^st	428	95.1%
2022	61.24	189^th	472	60.0%
2023	89.18	35^th	476	92.6%
2024	86.05	44^th	480	90.8%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.84	119^th	374	68.2%
2019	60.93	140^th	370	62.2%
2021	77.61	34^th	270	87.4%
2022	77.67	47^th	312	84.9%
2023	88.60	24^th	393	93.9%
2024	70.95	93^rd	389	76.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	65.87	144^th	395	63.5%
2019	65.75	132^nd	401	67.1%
2021	92.47	10^th	339	97.1%
2022	68.35	111^th	388	71.4%
2023	93.94	10^th	396	97.5%
2024	88.84	26^th	403	93.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	78.10	65^th	398	83.7%
2019	81.51	45^th	411	89.1%
2021	79.51	50^th	351	85.8%
2022	38.14	273^rd	403	32.3%
2023	71.87	86^th	398	78.4%
2024	75.25	80^th	405	80.2%

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Rank History for high school White students at Murray County Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	67.39	139^th	414	66.4%
2019	75.20	81^st	412	80.3%
2021	86.29	27^th	364	92.6%
2022	47.32	243^rd	401	39.4%
2023	82.90	41^st	398	89.7%
2024	75.40	69^th	402	82.8%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Murray County Central High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	455	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	456
1996	455	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	456
1997	440	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	440
1998	443	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	446
1999	432	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	434
2000	449	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	450
2001	425	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	429
2002	400	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	403
2003	400	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	403
2004	390	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	393
2005	355	1	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	363
2006	349	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	358
2007	354	2	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	366
2008	347	1	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	357
2009	336	1	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	348
2010	333	1	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	350
2011	336	1	2	7	1	0	0	347
2012	323	3	1	7	2	0	1	337
2013	305	3	4	8	2	0	1	323
2014	302	4	4	11	2	0	1	324
2015	308	5	4	12	3	0	0	332
2016	303	5	4	12	3	0	1	328
2017	300	5	3	11	3	0	0	322
2018	315	3	3	8	3	0	1	333
2019	316	3	1	9	2	0	1	332
2020	309	2	0	8	3	0	2	324
2021	313	1	0	7	4	0	3	328
2022	304	2	0	9	4	0	4	323
2023	317	2	0	8	4	0	4	335

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 County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	456	26.8	17.0	12.5
1996	456	26.8	17.0	12.5
1997	440	23.8	18.5	14.1
1998	446	n/a	0.0	15.7
1999	434	34.8	12.5	12.7
2000	450	28.5	15.8	27.6
2001	429	25.8	16.6	22.6
2002	403	25.2	16.0	20.3
2003	403	25.2	16.0	20.3
2004	393	25.0	15.7	22.1
2005	363	25.5	14.2	21.2
2006	358	25.3	14.2	30.7
2007	366	25.7	14.2	29.2
2008	357	23.9	14.9	26.3
2009	348	23.4	14.9	26.7
2010	350	22.4	15.6	30.9
2011	347	22.8	15.1	30.3
2012	337	22.0	15.3	27.6
2013	323	21.2	15.2	26.9
2014	324	21.8	14.8	31.2
2015	332	22.0	15.0	31.9
2016	328	23.0	14.2	29
2017	322	22.9	14.0	24.8
2018	333	24.1	13.8	24.9
2019	332	24.0	13.7	22.6
2020	324	n/a	n/a	23.5
2021	328	16.5	19.8	29.3
2022	323	18.4	17.5	25.4
2023	335	18.8	17.7	34.9

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 County Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	456	26.8	17.0	12.5
1996	456	26.8	17.0	12.5
1997	440	23.8	18.5	14.1
1998	446	n/a	0.0	15.7
1999	434	34.8	12.5	12.7
2000	450	28.5	15.8	27.6
2001	429	25.8	16.6	22.6
2002	403	25.2	16.0	20.3
2003	403	25.2	16.0	20.3
2004	393	25.0	15.7	22.1
2005	363	25.5	14.2	21.2
2006	358	25.3	14.2	30.7
2007	366	25.7	14.2	29.2
2008	357	23.9	14.9	26.3
2009	348	23.4	14.9	26.7
2010	350	22.4	15.6	30.9
2011	347	22.8	15.1	30.3
2012	337	22.0	15.3	27.6
2013	323	21.2	15.2	26.9
2014	324	21.8	14.8	31.2
2015	332	22.0	15.0	31.9
2016	328	23.0	14.2	29
2017	322	22.9	14.0	24.8
2018	333	24.1	13.8	24.9
2019	332	24.0	13.7	22.6
2020	324	n/a	n/a	23.5
2021	328	16.5	19.8	29.3
2022	323	18.4	17.5	25.4
2023	335	18.8	17.7	34.9

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 County Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,387

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Murray County Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 200^th of 533 Middle schools	Ranks 154^th of 529 Middle schools	8.4%
Ranks 69^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 35^th of 476 High schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Murray County Central High School)	37	55.9	18.9%
7th Grade Math (Murray County Central Schools)	37	55.9	18.9%
7th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52.1	39.7	12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Murray County Central High School)	50	45	5%
7th Grade Reading (Murray County Central Schools)	50	45	5%
7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.5	45.2	12.3%
8th Grade Math (Murray County Central High School)	48.3	54	5.7%
8th Grade Math (Murray County Central Schools)	48.3	54	5.7%
8th Grade Math (Minnesota)	55.2	40.3	14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Murray County Central High School)	71.7	44	27.7%
8th Grade Reading (Murray County Central Schools)	71.7	44	27.7%
8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	57.7	44.8	12.9%
8th Grade Science (Murray County Central High School)	56.7	20	36.7%
8th Grade Science (Murray County Central Schools)	56.7	20	36.7%
8th Grade Science (Minnesota)	43	27.6	15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Murray County Central High School)	77.4	73.5	3.9%
10th Grade Reading (Murray County Central Schools)	77.4	73.5	3.9%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Murray County Central High School)	44.4	42.6	1.9%
11th Grade Math (Murray County Central Schools)	44.4	42.6	1.9%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36	9%
End of Course Science (Murray County Central High School)	69.8	60.8	9%
End of Course Science (Murray County Central Schools)	69.8	60.8	9%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	332	335	0.9%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	316	317	0.3%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.6%	34.9%	12.3%

Schools Near Murray County Central High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Murray County Central High School	Public	7-12	2420 28th St	Slayton	56172	Murray County	Murray County Central Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 836-6184	335	19	17.7	34.9%	317 (94.6%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	86.1	44^th of 480 public high schools	90.8%		89.2	35^th of 476 public high schools	92.6%	9	63.0	50.9	54.4	55.8	55.6	50.9	63.9	57.1	37.0	52.5	45.1	$13,387
Fulda Secondary	Public	7-12	410 College Ave	Fulda	56131	Murray County	Fulda Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 425-2514	176	12	14.6	50.0%	132 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (16.5%)	8 (4.5%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	49	263^rd of 480 public high schools	45.2%		72.8	108^th of 476 public high schools	77.3%	155	34.6	24.0	12.5	24.0	48.0	40.0	51.6	46.9	48.0	40.0	43.6	$16,508
Westbrook-Walnut Grove Secondary	Public	7-12	344 8th St	Westbrook	56183	Cottonwood County	Westbrook-Walnut Grove Schools	No	No	No	No	(507) 274-5450	183	17	10.9	54.1%	126 (68.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	52 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.2	306^th of 480 public high schools	36.3%		41.2	305^th of 476 public high schools	35.9%	1	20.7	32.3	23.1	25.6	13.8	32.3	47.1	31.9	22.6	28.6	26.0	$20,733
Tracy Secondary	Public	7-12	934 Pine St	Tracy	56175	Lyon County	Tracy Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 629-5500	330	24	13.6	50.3%	259 (78.5%)	6 (1.8%)	15 (4.5%)	43 (13.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	78.5	84^th of 480 public high schools	82.5%		56.8	213^th of 476 public high schools	55.3%	129	36.2	40.0	36.8	37.7	46.6	38.2	64.3	48.4	25.5	52.4	37.1	$12,895
Tracy Learning Center-Credit Recove	Public	9-12	934 Pine St	Tracy	56175	Lyon County	Region 6 and 8-SW/Wc Service Coop	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(507) 629-5500	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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