Is Murray Avenue School a good school?

Yes. Murray Avenue School ranks in the top 5.5% of Pennsylvania middle schools.

How many students attend Murray Avenue School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Murray Avenue School.

What is the racial makeup of Murray Avenue School?

Students at Murray Avenue School are 70% White, 24% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Murray Avenue School attend?

Students who attend Murray Avenue School usually go on to attend Lower Moreland High School

Murray Avenue School

Summary:

Murray Avenue School is a highly successful public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, part of the Upper Moreland Township School District. With a student population of 603, the school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Murray Avenue School's academic performance is truly exceptional, ranking 49th out of 893 schools in Pennsylvania for the 2022-2023 school year. Its students excel on the PSSA tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average in Math (59.4% vs. 39.3%), Science (74.4% vs. 65.6%), and English Language Arts (76% vs. 53.8%). The school also stands out for its support of diverse student subgroups, ranking 10th out of 143 Pennsylvania middle schools for English Language Learners and 4th out of 874 schools for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, both with 5-star ratings.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Keith Valley Middle School and Sandy Run Middle School, Murray Avenue School stands out as a top performer, outpacing them in both test scores and overall state rankings. While the school's exceptional performance is noteworthy, there may be opportunities to further enhance its Math proficiency, which, though still above the state average, is slightly lower than its performance in other subject areas.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2551 Murray Ave
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6208

(215) 938-0230

District: Lower Moreland Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 893 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,363

Students who attend Murray Avenue School usually attend:

High:

Lower Moreland High School

Feeder schools for Murray Avenue School:

Elementary:

Pine Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 603

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Asian:

24.0%

Hispanic:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Murray Avenue School ranks better than 94.5% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.59. (See more...)

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 (69.8%), Asian (24%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murray Avenue School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Murray Avenue School employs 43 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murray Avenue School is $18,363.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Murray Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray Avenue School 49^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Murray Avenue School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Asian students:

White students:

Lower Moreland Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Moreland Township School District 35^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Murray Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Murray Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	88.32	52^nd	643	91.9%
2004	92.55	18^th	663	97.3%
2005	90.88	37^th	687	94.6%
2006	92.45	12^th	736	98.4%
2007	91.59	10^th	749	98.7%
2008	90.14	18^th	753	97.6%
2009	90.25	14^th	770	98.2%
2010	86.30	35^th	805	95.7%
2011	85.26	50^th	825	93.9%
2012	81.75	95^th	834	88.6%
2013	84.16	58^th	758	92.3%
2014	87.58	28^th	728	96.2%
2015	93.51	26^th	835	96.9%
2016	93.51	24^th	870	97.2%
2017	93.03	24^th	877	97.3%
2018	91.87	34^th	861	96.1%
2019	92.41	37^th	891	95.8%
2021	89.51	49^th	797	93.9%
2022	89.48	62^nd	883	93.0%
2023	91.59	49^th	893	94.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Murray Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.96	10^th	143	93.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Murray Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.86	4^th	874	99.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Murray Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.13	30^th	660	95.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Murray Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.71	43^rd	144	70.1%

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Rank History for White students at Murray Avenue School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.83	87^th	681	87.2%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Murray Avenue School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1990	363	0	37	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1991	387	0	35	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	425
1992	381	0	31	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
1993	373	0	26	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1994	392	0	19	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
1995	389	2	24	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1996	389	2	24	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	419
1997	520	0	24	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	548
1998	521	0	23	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	549
1999	582	0	21	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
2000	613	0	21	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	640
2001	626	1	20	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	658
2002	652	2	21	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	681
2003	652	2	21	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	681
2004	659	5	39	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	708
2005	645	3	59	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
2006	649	7	60	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	729
2007	666	10	72	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	760
2008	670	10	99	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	790
2009	685	15	123	10	0	n/a	n/a	2	835
2010	661	12	120	10	0	n/a	n/a	1	804
2011	423	10	89	3	0	0	6	0	531
2012	429	9	94	8	0	0	3	0	543
2013	428	7	90	7	0	0	4	0	536
2014	398	5	83	13	0	0	3	0	502
2015	400	3	89	13	0	0	5	0	510
2016	418	2	91	15	0	0	5	0	531
2017	446	2	103	10	0	1	5	0	567
2018	440	3	91	18	0	3	10	0	565
2019	468	8	102	17	0	3	11	0	609
2020	456	11	106	20	0	3	11	0	607
2021	427	11	122	23	0	1	7	0	591
2022	427	7	123	22	0	1	6	0	586
2023	421	12	145	19	1	0	5	0	603

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 Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	405	27.7	14.6	0
1991	425	26.4	16.0	n/a
1992	414	27.0	15.3	n/a
1993	401	25.5	15.7	n/a
1994	413	24.5	16.9	n/a
1995	419	28.5	14.7	n/a
1996	419	28.5	14.7	n/a
1997	548	33.0	16.6	n/a
1998	549	35.0	15.7	n/a
1999	611	37.0	16.5	n/a
2000	640	38.0	16.8	1.6
2001	658	40.5	16.2	2
2002	681	43.1	15.8	2.1
2003	681	43.1	15.8	2.1
2004	708	42.4	16.7	1.6
2005	716	45.5	15.7	2
2006	729	49.7	14.7	2.2
2007	760	49.4	15.4	2.5
2008	790	52.7	15.0	2.2
2009	835	59.9	13.9	2.8
2010	804	56.5	14.2	3.6
2011	531	36.7	14.4	3
2012	543	36.4	14.9	3.5
2013	536	36.4	14.7	3.7
2014	502	37.4	13.4	9.2
2015	510	32.0	15.9	9.2
2016	531	36.0	14.7	11.5
2017	567	39.0	14.5	14.6
2018	565	39.6	14.2	15.9
2019	609	43.5	14.0	17.6
2020	607	42.1	14.4	15
2021	591	41.9	14.0	15.4
2022	586	41.8	14.0	13.1
2023	603	43.0	14.0	12.1

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 Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	405	27.7	14.6	0
1991	425	26.4	16.0	n/a
1992	414	27.0	15.3	n/a
1993	401	25.5	15.7	n/a
1994	413	24.5	16.9	n/a
1995	419	28.5	14.7	n/a
1996	419	28.5	14.7	n/a
1997	548	33.0	16.6	n/a
1998	549	35.0	15.7	n/a
1999	611	37.0	16.5	n/a
2000	640	38.0	16.8	1.6
2001	658	40.5	16.2	2
2002	681	43.1	15.8	2.1
2003	681	43.1	15.8	2.1
2004	708	42.4	16.7	1.6
2005	716	45.5	15.7	2
2006	729	49.7	14.7	2.2
2007	760	49.4	15.4	2.5
2008	790	52.7	15.0	2.2
2009	835	59.9	13.9	2.8
2010	804	56.5	14.2	3.6
2011	531	36.7	14.4	3
2012	543	36.4	14.9	3.5
2013	536	36.4	14.7	3.7
2014	502	37.4	13.4	9.2
2015	510	32.0	15.9	9.2
2016	531	36.0	14.7	11.5
2017	567	39.0	14.5	14.6
2018	565	39.6	14.2	15.9
2019	609	43.5	14.0	17.6
2020	607	42.1	14.4	15
2021	591	41.9	14.0	15.4
2022	586	41.8	14.0	13.1
2023	603	43.0	14.0	12.1

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 Avenue School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$171 (1.0%)	$16,947 (99.0%)	$17,119
2020	$163 (1.0%)	$16,131 (99.0%)	$16,294
2021	$174 (1.0%)	$17,271 (99.0%)	$17,445
2022	$184 (1.0%)	$18,179 (99.0%)	$18,363

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Murray Avenue 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 37^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 49^th of 893 Middle schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Murray Avenue School)	73	63.3	9.7%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Avenue School)	83.1	81.2	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
7th Grade Math (Murray Avenue School)	71.5	61.6	9.9%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Avenue School)	83.5	74	9.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Murray Avenue School)	57.3	53.9	3.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Murray Avenue School)	79.8	74.4	5.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Avenue School)	80.5	73.2	7.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
All Grades Math (Murray Avenue School)	67.4	59.4	8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Murray Avenue School)	79.8	74.4	5.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Murray Avenue School)	82.4	76	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	609	603	1%
African American	8	12	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	102	145	42.2%
Hispanic	17	19	11.8%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	468	421	10%
Two or More Races	11	5	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.6%	12.1%	5.5%

Schools Near Murray Avenue School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Murray Avenue School	Public	6-8	2551 Murray Ave	Huntingdon Valley	19006	Montgomery County	Lower Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 938-0230	603	43	14.0	12.1%	421 (69.8%)	12 (2.0%)	19 (3.2%)	145 (24.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	91.6	49^th of 893 public middle schools	94.5%		89.5	62^nd of 883 public middle schools	93.0%	13		63.3	61.6	53.9	59.4	74.4	74.4		81.2	74.0	73.2	76.0	$18,363	$184	$18,179
Baldi C C A Middle School	Public	6-8	8801 Verree Rd	Philadelphia	19115	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3090	1,462	86	17.0	100.0%	619 (42.3%)	204 (14.0%)	147 (10.1%)	402 (27.5%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	82 (5.6%)	65.8	292^nd of 893 public middle schools	67.3%		72	223^rd of 883 public middle schools	74.7%	69		27.0	40.0	44.7	37.0	60.7	60.7		55.1	57.2	61.4	57.8	$16,529	$8,307	$8,221
Abington Middle School	Public	6-8	2056 Susquehanna St	Abington	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 884-4700	2,048	145	14.1	30.8%	1,186 (57.9%)	356 (17.4%)	220 (10.7%)	132 (6.4%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	148 (7.2%)	76.7	180^th of 893 public middle schools	79.8%		66.1	286^th of 883 public middle schools	67.6%	106		50.9	43.0	41.0	45.2	64.2	64.2		67.0	60.2	60.3	62.7	$18,775	$767	$18,009
Upper Moreland Middle School	Public	6-8	4000 Orangemans Road	Hatboro	19040	Montgomery County	Upper Moreland Township School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 674-4185	812	61	13.2	41.6%	529 (65.1%)	92 (11.3%)	97 (11.9%)	36 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (7.1%)	79.3	156^th of 893 public middle schools	82.5%		80.4	135^th of 883 public middle schools	84.7%	21		47.3	47.5	36.4	43.7	72.9	72.9		67.7	64.6	62.6	64.9	$7,467	$565	$6,902
Poquessing Middle School	Public	5-8	300 Heights Ln	Feasterville Trevose	19053	Bucks County	Neshaminy School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 809-6210	961	56	17.2	43.8%	772 (80.3%)	8 (0.8%)	60 (6.2%)	63 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (5.8%)	61.1	343^rd of 893 public middle schools	61.6%		59.2	363^rd of 883 public middle schools	58.9%	20	56.7	35.8	27.5	21.7	35.1	56.5	56.5	60.3	59.3	67.7	60.0	61.7	$17,223	$253	$16,970
Elkins Park School	Public	5-6	8149 New Second St	Elkins Park	19027	Montgomery County	Cheltenham School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 881-4941	626	52	12.1	45.7%	143 (22.8%)	327 (52.2%)	62 (9.9%)	32 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (9.6%)								(n/a)	51.2	47.5			49.4			54.8	59.5			57.1	$23,716	$745	$22,971
Klinger Middle School	Public	6-8	1415 2nd Street Pike	Southampton	18966	Bucks County	Centennial School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 364-5950	579	50	11.6	40.2%	423 (73.1%)	30 (5.2%)	86 (14.9%)	25 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.4%)	62.8	323^rd of 893 public middle schools	63.8%		58.8	371^st of 883 public middle schools	58.0%	48		29.6	29.0	36.7	31.6	66.9	66.9		58.7	57.7	54.5	57.1	$24,681	$729	$23,952
Castor Gardens Middle School	Public	6-8	1800 Cottman Ave	Philadelphia	19111	Philadelphia County	Philadelphia City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 400-3190	1,260	73	17.3	100.0%	175 (13.9%)	305 (24.2%)	447 (35.5%)	263 (20.9%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)	62 (4.9%)	25	651^st of 893 public middle schools	27.1%		26.7	629^th of 883 public middle schools	28.8%	22		15.9	12.0	16.1	14.7	34.5	34.5		35.7	40.6	35.3	37.1	$16,900	$8,969	$7,931
Keith Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	227 Meetinghouse Road	Horsham	19044	Montgomery County	Hatboro-Horsham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 420-5050	1,018	94	10.8	36.9%	733 (72.0%)	52 (5.1%)	129 (12.7%)	56 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	44 (4.3%)	75.8	190^th of 893 public middle schools	78.7%		76.3	175^th of 883 public middle schools	80.2%	15		41.6	34.2	46.3	40.6	74.9	74.9		63.0	58.4	71.0	64.1	$23,569	$1,025	$22,543
Sandy Run Middle School	Public	6-8	520 Twining Rd	Dresher	19025	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 576-1281	939	71	13.1	16.5%	693 (73.8%)	74 (7.9%)	36 (3.8%)	75 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	58 (6.2%)	92.3	43^rd of 893 public middle schools	95.2%		95.2	22^nd of 883 public middle schools	97.5%	21		57.5	59.1	50.6	55.9	78.9	78.9		76.9	80.7	83.4	80.2	$21,870	$366	$21,504

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