Lake Murray Elementary

Summary:

Lake Murray Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Lexington, South Carolina, serving 901 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. It is part of the Lexington 01 school district, which is ranked 19th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Lake Murray Elementary consistently outperforms the Lexington 01 district and the state of South Carolina in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 76.8% of 3rd graders, 79.7% of 4th graders, and 85.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district's 58.2%, 62.6%, and 60.1%, respectively. In mathematics, the school had 90.5% of 3rd graders, 76.7% of 4th graders, and 77.4% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the district's 59.4%, 58.9%, and 50%. The school has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 23rd out of 638 elementary schools in the state.

Lake Murray Elementary's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, ranking 16th out of 565 schools for female students, 23rd out of 568 for male students, 33rd out of 441 for white students, and 13th out of 599 for low socioeconomic status students. The school also ranks 1st out of 143 South Carolina elementary schools for disabled students. Despite its high academic achievement, the school maintains a relatively diverse student population, with 77.14% white, 7.21% African American, 3.55% Hispanic, 6.88% Asian, and 4.66% two or more races. Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 12.54% in the 2022-2023 school year.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 205 Wise Ferry Road
       Lexington, SC  29072


(803) 821-3100

District: Lexington 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,475 Help


Students who attend Lake Murray Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Beechwood Middle
High:    Lexington High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  901

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.1%
African American:
7.2%
Asian:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lake Murray Elementary ranks better than 96.4% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lake Murray Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lexington 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), African American (7.2%), Asian (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lake Murray Elementary is 15.1, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lake Murray Elementary is $12,475. 8 elementary schools in the Lexington 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lake Murray Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Murray Elementary 23rd of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Lake Murray Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Lexington 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lexington 01 19th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lake Murray Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lake Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.11 9th 542 98.3%
2004 90.63 14th 550 97.5%
2005 88.39 23rd 557 95.9%
2006 85.59 48th 559 91.4%
2007 88.49 24th 566 95.8%
2008 87.22 30th 577 94.8%
2009 91.45 16th 580 97.2%
2010 90.14 21st 589 96.4%
2011 90.59 18th 597 97.0%
2012 89.81 17th 594 97.1%
2013 89.09 19th 599 96.8%
2014 92.32 5th 630 99.2%
2015 92.77 23rd 638 96.4%
2016 91.14 30th 619 95.2%
2017 92.39 34th 639 94.7%
2018 94.08 33rd 624 94.7%
2019 94.11 22nd 643 96.6%
2021 94.93 26th 622 95.8%
2022 95.08 25th 625 96.0%
2023 95.01 23rd 644 96.4%
2024 95.14 23rd 638 96.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lake Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.15 14th 588 97.6%
2019 93.83 9th 600 98.5%
2021 92.97 22nd 580 96.2%
2022 92.56 24th 600 96.0%
2023 91.27 26th 608 95.7%
2024 93.31 13th 599 97.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Lake Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.11 43rd 570 92.5%
2019 92.19 24th 588 95.9%
2021 92.36 36th 554 93.5%
2022 93.22 29th 573 94.9%
2023 92.79 26th 580 95.5%
2024 94.26 16th 565 97.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lake Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.58 2nd 174 98.9%
2024 97.83 1st 143 99.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lake Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.94 61st 147 58.5%
2022 68.92 37th 109 66.1%
2023 68.79 33rd 105 68.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lake Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.32 17th 571 97.0%
2019 93.03 29th 590 95.1%
2021 94.26 24th 561 95.7%
2022 94.12 24th 579 95.9%
2023 94.39 21st 582 96.4%
2024 94.21 23rd 568 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lake Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.57 52nd 457 88.6%
2019 84.06 54th 472 88.6%
2021 83.77 59th 439 86.6%
2022 86.75 40th 455 91.2%
2023 86.32 42nd 463 90.9%
2024 87.24 33rd 441 92.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lake Murray Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 851 80 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 952
2001 809 66 9 12 3 n/a n/a 0 899
2002 949 55 19 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1046
2003 949 55 19 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1046
2004 1023 58 24 31 5 n/a n/a 1 1142
2005 1083 87 30 35 4 n/a n/a 2 1241
2006 1113 107 36 49 3 n/a n/a 4 1312
2007 958 89 38 26 3 n/a n/a 0 1114
2008 955 89 33 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1113
2009 964 48 38 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1085
2010 952 49 41 24 5 n/a n/a 0 1071
2011 582 21 24 32 0 1 14 0 674
2012 571 30 17 28 0 0 13 0 659
2013 571 33 17 32 0 0 12 0 665
2014 566 32 20 31 1 0 12 0 662
2015 549 38 12 30 2 0 10 0 641
2016 565 37 28 29 1 0 16 0 676
2017 578 53 30 42 1 0 22 0 726
2018 623 53 25 43 1 0 22 0 767
2019 617 54 29 46 1 0 22 0 769
2020 672 60 34 43 2 0 39 0 850
2021 641 58 38 39 1 0 31 0 808
2022 632 58 57 43 2 0 44 0 836
2023 695 65 62 32 4 1 42 0 901

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 Lake Murray Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 952 56.8 16.8 12.3
2001 899 59.4 15.1 11.3
2002 1046 69.3 15.1 10.9
2003 1046 69.3 15.1 10.9
2004 1142 71.6 15.9 12.6
2005 1241 73.3 16.9 13.9
2006 1312 86.1 15.2 15
2007 1114 83.3 13.4 13.6
2008 1113 70.5 15.8 13.7
2009 1085 64.3 16.9 10.3
2010 1071 66.3 16.1 13.5
2011 674 40.5 16.6 15.3
2012 659 39.3 16.7 19
2013 665 39.3 16.9 19.7
2014 662 39.3 16.8 17.7
2015 641 38.0 16.8 17.5
2016 676 40.0 16.9 18.9
2017 726 41.5 17.4 19.4
2018 767 47.4 16.1 16.6
2019 769 49.4 15.5 15.6
2020 850 53.4 15.9 15.1
2021 808 53.4 15.1 15.1
2022 836 56.9 14.6 10.6
2023 901 59.6 15.1 12.5

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 Lake Murray Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 952 56.8 16.8 12.3
2001 899 59.4 15.1 11.3
2002 1046 69.3 15.1 10.9
2003 1046 69.3 15.1 10.9
2004 1142 71.6 15.9 12.6
2005 1241 73.3 16.9 13.9
2006 1312 86.1 15.2 15
2007 1114 83.3 13.4 13.6
2008 1113 70.5 15.8 13.7
2009 1085 64.3 16.9 10.3
2010 1071 66.3 16.1 13.5
2011 674 40.5 16.6 15.3
2012 659 39.3 16.7 19
2013 665 39.3 16.9 19.7
2014 662 39.3 16.8 17.7
2015 641 38.0 16.8 17.5
2016 676 40.0 16.9 18.9
2017 726 41.5 17.4 19.4
2018 767 47.4 16.1 16.6
2019 769 49.4 15.5 15.6
2020 850 53.4 15.9 15.1
2021 808 53.4 15.1 15.1
2022 836 56.9 14.6 10.6
2023 901 59.6 15.1 12.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lake Murray Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $432 (4.5%) $181 (1.9%) $613 (6.4%) $7,979 (82.8%) $1,048 (10.9%) $9,028 (93.7%) $9,640
2020 $393 (3.9%) $206 (2.0%) $599 (5.9%) $8,639 (84.8%) $949 (9.3%) $9,588 (94.1%) $10,187
2021 $385 (3.8%) $161 (1.6%) $546 (5.5%) $8,543 (85.3%) $922 (9.2%) $9,465 (94.5%) $10,011
2022 $579 (5.3%) $324 (3.0%) $903 (8.3%) $9,103 (83.3%) $923 (8.4%) $10,026 (91.7%) $10,929
2023 $745 (6.0%) $438 (3.5%) $1,183 (9.5%) $10,297 (82.5%) $995 (8.0%) $11,292 (90.5%) $12,475

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lake Murray Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 23rd of 644 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Murray Elementary)79.585.5
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)60.159.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake Murray Elementary)89.886.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)68.258.8
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Lake Murray Elementary)75.274.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Lexington 01)5847.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Murray Elementary)70.884.2
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)57.161.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake Murray Elementary)74.474.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)57.652.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Murray Elementary)74.679
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lexington 01)50.860
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake Murray Elementary)75.471.8
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lexington 01)55.149.9
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students769901
 17.2%
African American5465
 20.4%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian2962
 113.8%
Hispanic4632
 30.4%
Pacific Islander01
White617695
 12.6%
Two or More Races2242
 90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%12.5%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Murray Elementary

Students who attend Lake Murray Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beechwood Middle
High : Lexington High

Students at Lake Murray Elementary are 77% White, 7% African American, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 901 students attended Lake Murray Elementary.

Yes! Lake Murray Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 23rd of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.


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

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