Murrayville Elementary

Summary:

Murrayville Elementary is a public elementary school in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving 569 students in grades PK-5. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the New Hanover County Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic achievement, with impressive results across all grade levels and subject areas.

Murrayville Elementary's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given its diverse student population and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school ranks in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools for its African American, Hispanic, and low-income student subgroups, demonstrating a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. In the 2023-2024 school year, Murrayville had over 60% of students proficient or better in reading and math, significantly outperforming the district and state averages.

While many of the nearby schools, such as A H Snipes Academy of Arts/Des, Wilmington Preparatory Academy, and R Freeman School of Engineering, also perform well, Murrayville Elementary stands out as a top-performing school in the region. The school's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and support for economically disadvantaged students make it a model for effective and equitable education practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 225 Mabee Way
       Wilmington, NC  28411


(910) 790-5067

District: New Hanover County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,901 Help


Students who attend Murrayville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Emma B Trask Middle
High:    Emsley A Laney High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Hispanic:
22.6%
African American:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Murrayville Elementary ranks better than 82.1% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Murrayville Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Hispanic (22.6%), African American (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New Hanover County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murrayville Elementary is 14.1. 17 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murrayville Elementary is $9,901. 22 elementary schools in the New Hanover County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Murrayville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Murrayville Elementary 269th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Murrayville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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New Hanover County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks New Hanover County Schools 70th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Murrayville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.86 607th 1276 52.4%
2007 45.04 821st 1293 36.5%
2008 30.66 1000th 1324 24.5%
2009 41.00 903rd 1354 33.3%
2010 48.23 801st 1363 41.2%
2011 56.26 681st 1381 50.7%
2012 64.98 510th 1388 63.3%
2013 63.12 469th 1403 66.6%
2014 72.67 348th 1390 75.0%
2015 74.78 326th 1440 77.4%
2016 72.34 356th 1425 75.0%
2017 69.81 410th 1429 71.3%
2018 78.39 249th 1434 82.6%
2019 74.26 321st 1473 78.2%
2021 61.73 546th 1489 63.3%
2022 66.67 463rd 1514 69.4%
2023 73.64 349th 1502 76.8%
2024 78.66 269th 1505 82.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.17 61st 154 60.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.46 188th 385 51.2%
2023 64.65 104th 514 79.8%
2024 48.80 227th 533 57.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.51 263rd 801 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.35 115th 1332 91.4%
2019 78.35 177th 1361 87.0%
2021 57.75 454th 1329 65.8%
2022 63.00 389th 1366 71.5%
2023 80.29 155th 1437 89.2%
2024 87.11 70th 1450 95.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.12 253rd 1405 82.0%
2019 69.35 399th 1424 72.0%
2021 56.47 581st 1440 59.7%
2022 64.25 473rd 1458 67.6%
2023 74.21 311th 1459 78.7%
2024 73.35 312th 1455 78.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.28 666th 878 24.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.63 332nd 612 45.8%
2021 63.97 205th 494 58.5%
2022 60.64 229th 500 54.2%
2023 53.12 387th 582 33.5%
2024 45.00 533rd 669 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.72 281st 1413 80.1%
2019 76.83 259th 1430 81.9%
2021 63.77 487th 1444 66.3%
2022 65.89 460th 1464 68.6%
2023 70.79 356th 1461 75.6%
2024 80.15 228th 1464 84.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.84 46th 927 95.0%
2019 70.68 192nd 949 79.8%
2021 36.03 552nd 896 38.4%
2022 67.25 212th 927 77.1%
2023 91.19 38th 933 95.9%
2024 83.58 82nd 924 91.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.77 177th 851 79.2%
2019 69.59 201st 865 76.8%
2021 51.09 359th 843 57.4%
2022 58.63 298th 893 66.6%
2023 55.06 359th 915 60.8%
2024 67.59 232nd 951 75.6%
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Rank History for White students at Murrayville Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.19 350th 1178 70.3%
2019 66.26 373rd 1183 68.5%
2021 56.53 488th 1172 58.4%
2022 57.77 492nd 1194 58.8%
2023 69.79 323rd 1183 72.7%
2024 73.47 278th 1166 76.2%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Murrayville Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 24, 2016

Open Quote This school's academic performance has decreased every year for the past three years. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Open Quote I have 2 children at Murrayville and I could not be happier with this school. ALL the teachers, staff and office personnel are wonderful. We have been apart of the Murrayville family for 5 years and would not change a thing. So don't let the score or ranking of this school fool you. It is a very good school with excellent teachers!

Proud Parent of Murrayville Elementary School, Kathy C. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Murrayville Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 448 204 13 24 2 n/a n/a 0 691
2007 479 179 15 37 1 n/a n/a 41 752
2008 382 126 12 51 5 n/a n/a 32 608
2009 382 152 10 58 4 n/a n/a 0 606
2010 411 150 14 59 3 n/a n/a 0 637
2011 416 106 13 71 2 0 20 0 628
2012 429 89 15 85 2 2 25 0 647
2013 448 102 14 82 3 0 30 0 679
2014 464 120 14 86 2 0 33 0 719
2015 448 102 14 85 2 0 42 0 693
2016 449 111 13 89 2 0 32 0 696
2017 457 118 16 104 4 0 41 0 740
2018 421 100 22 97 2 0 43 0 685
2019 389 100 15 98 3 0 51 0 656
2020 380 104 12 97 5 0 54 0 652
2021 309 72 12 96 6 2 44 0 541
2022 296 75 15 95 2 2 44 0 529
2023 315 80 10 119 2 3 40 0 569
2024 308 75 21 130 4 3 35 0 576

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 Murrayville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 691 n/a n/a 40.8
2007 752 n/a n/a 45.6
2008 608 40.4 15.0 41.8
2009 606 38.5 15.7 38.6
2010 637 40.0 15.9 40.5
2011 628 37.5 16.7 44.1
2012 647 40.0 16.1 42.8
2013 679 42.4 16.0 43.6
2014 719 44.8 16.0 45.5
2015 693 42.0 16.5 47.2
2016 696 42.0 16.5 48.3
2017 740 46.3 15.9 53
2018 685 44.3 15.4 47
2019 656 39.7 16.5 61.6
2020 652 42.7 15.2 99.5
2021 541 37.1 14.5 99.4
2022 529 38.0 13.9 99.4
2023 569 38.3 14.8 99.5
2024 576 40.7 14.1 99.5

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 Murrayville Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 691 n/a n/a 40.8
2007 752 n/a n/a 45.6
2008 608 40.4 15.0 41.8
2009 606 38.5 15.7 38.6
2010 637 40.0 15.9 40.5
2011 628 37.5 16.7 44.1
2012 647 40.0 16.1 42.8
2013 679 42.4 16.0 43.6
2014 719 44.8 16.0 45.5
2015 693 42.0 16.5 47.2
2016 696 42.0 16.5 48.3
2017 740 46.3 15.9 53
2018 685 44.3 15.4 47
2019 656 39.7 16.5 61.6
2020 652 42.7 15.2 99.5
2021 541 37.1 14.5 99.4
2022 529 38.0 13.9 99.4
2023 569 38.3 14.8 99.5
2024 576 40.7 14.1 99.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Murrayville Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $832 (8.4%) $9,069 (91.6%) $9,901

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Murrayville Elementary

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 321st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Murrayville Elementary)76.169.1
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)69.468.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Murrayville Elementary)62.448.9
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)61.653.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Murrayville Elementary)67.871.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)63.365.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Murrayville Elementary)68.663
 5.6%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)63.464.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Murrayville Elementary)69.570.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Hanover County Schools)67.666.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Murrayville Elementary)67.957.3
 10.6%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hanover County Schools)64.158
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Murrayville Elementary)80.983.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (New Hanover County Schools)8074.9
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students656569
 13.3%
African American10080
 20%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian1510
 33.3%
Hispanic98119
 21.4%
Pacific Islander03
White389315
 19%
Two or More Races5140
 21.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.6%99.5%
 37.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Murrayville Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 576 students attended Murrayville Elementary.

Students at Murrayville Elementary are 53% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Murrayville Elementary ranks 269th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Murrayville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emma B Trask Middle
High : Emsley A Laney High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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