McMurray Middle

Summary:

McMurray Middle is a public middle school in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 711 students in grades 5-8 and part of the Davidson County school district, which is ranked 122 out of 139 districts in the state.

Despite spending more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio than the district average, McMurray Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Tennessee middle schools, with significantly below-average proficiency rates in all subjects and grade levels. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, Asian, and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Tennessee middle schools for these groups. This persistent academic underperformance suggests systemic challenges in providing effective instruction and support.

The school's demographic composition is also notable, with a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (72.43%) compared to the district (39.04%) and state averages. This shift in the student population may require the school to adapt its curriculum, instructional strategies, and support services to better meet the needs of this student group. Nearby schools like John Trotwood Moore Middle and STEM Prep Academy may offer alternative options for families seeking higher-performing schools in the Davidson County area.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 520 McMurray DR
       Nashville, TN  37211


(615) 333-5126

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
521st of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend McMurray Middle usually attend:

High:    John Overton High

Feeder schools for McMurray Middle:

Elementary:    Haywood Elementary
    Tusculum Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  711

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.4%
African American:
10.1%
Asian:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.8% Help


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McMurray Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks McMurray Middle 521st of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See McMurray Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McMurray Middle

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Rank History for all students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 19.29 385th 435 11.5%
2011 11.04 438th 462 5.2%
2012 9.65 445th 466 4.5%
2013 12.36 455th 475 4.2%
2014 13.58 452nd 485 6.8%
2015 25.50 430th 492 12.6%
2018 8.65 536th 563 4.8%
2019 10.99 526th 574 8.4%
2021 9.26 532nd 576 7.6%
2022 8.85 539th 569 5.3%
2023 10.49 543rd 594 8.6%
2024 12.30 521st 587 11.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.36 278th 279 0.4%
2019 45.80 94th 222 57.7%
2021 21.55 223rd 238 6.3%
2022 40.36 123rd 260 52.7%
2024 15.60 295th 299 1.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.44 463rd 481 3.7%
2019 17.87 436th 490 11.0%
2021 15.26 441st 483 8.7%
2022 14.53 461st 495 6.9%
2023 20.92 435th 514 15.4%
2024 20.02 442nd 510 13.3%
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Rank History for Female students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.45 494th 529 6.6%
2021 9.35 501st 538 6.9%
2022 9.60 515th 552 6.7%
2023 12.50 506th 560 9.6%
2024 11.85 504th 554 9.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.29 481st 523 8.0%
2021 11.76 475th 529 10.2%
2022 10.02 513th 540 5.0%
2023 11.21 516th 557 7.4%
2024 13.11 496th 560 11.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.27 58th 58 0.0%
2019 0.69 55th 55 0.0%
2021 4.43 60th 62 3.2%
2022 4.54 59th 62 4.8%
2023 1.95 56th 56 0.0%
2024 1.73 65th 65 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.35 259th 284 8.8%
2019 23.45 233rd 293 20.5%
2021 21.07 221st 277 20.2%
2022 22.40 235th 299 21.4%
2023 26.37 229th 316 27.5%
2024 18.37 278th 318 12.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.55 211th 219 3.7%
2019 17.87 211th 228 7.5%
2021 12.46 254th 261 2.7%
2022 11.87 270th 275 1.8%
2023 12.12 274th 285 3.9%
2024 14.16 271st 285 4.9%
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Rank History for White students at McMurray Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.01 464th 481 3.5%
2019 6.45 481st 484 0.6%
2021 9.07 486th 496 2.0%
2022 8.03 489th 500 2.2%
2023 12.64 474th 503 5.8%
2024 26.12 389th 504 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

McMurray Middle Test Scores
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Enrollment information for McMurray Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 475 175 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1989 450 154 2 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 608
1990 451 148 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1991 489 176 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1992 531 191 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1993 513 225 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 753
1994 529 221 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1995 475 208 19 10 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1996 475 208 19 10 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1997 450 194 32 11 0 n/a n/a 4 691
1998 0 358 12 289 22 n/a n/a 1 682
1999 458 218 23 11 1 n/a n/a 0 711
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 707 707
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 697 697
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 821 821
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 821 821
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 881 881
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 633 633
2006 236 181 30 305 0 n/a n/a 0 752
2007 216 171 20 340 0 n/a n/a 0 747
2008 189 159 24 392 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2009 153 142 39 363 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2010 149 147 81 320 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2011 166 128 119 346 0 1 0 0 760
2012 154 123 141 377 1 1 1 0 798
2013 147 107 152 373 0 1 0 0 780
2014 134 81 145 365 0 1 3 0 729
2015 135 88 144 370 0 1 2 0 740
2016 142 105 142 407 0 1 4 0 801
2017 101 154 143 449 0 2 2 0 851
2018 94 130 119 457 0 0 2 0 802
2019 89 127 84 490 2 0 1 0 793
2020 72 122 82 511 1 0 4 0 792
2021 67 109 81 507 1 0 3 0 768
2022 59 72 66 523 3 0 4 0 727
2023 55 72 62 515 0 0 7 0 711

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 McMurray Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 652 38.0 17.1 n/a
1989 608 42.0 14.4 n/a
1990 605 42.0 14.4 n/a
1991 670 40.0 16.7 n/a
1992 727 40.0 18.1 n/a
1993 753 40.0 18.8 n/a
1994 762 47.0 16.2 n/a
1995 713 34.0 21.0 n/a
1996 713 34.0 21.0 n/a
1997 691 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 682 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 711 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 707 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 697 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 821 n/a n/a n/a
2003 821 n/a n/a n/a
2004 881 n/a n/a n/a
2005 633 n/a n/a n/a
2006 752 47.0 16.0 n/a
2007 747 46.7 16.0 90.6
2008 764 43.6 17.5 99.2
2009 697 46.6 15.0 99.6
2010 697 38.6 18.0 99.6
2011 760 42.0 18.0 88.8
2012 798 43.0 18.5 95.5
2013 780 50.5 15.4 95.5
2014 729 46.0 15.8 94.9
2015 740 42.0 17.6 98.4
2016 801 45.0 17.8 93.8
2017 851 44.2 19.2 n/a
2018 802 51.3 15.6 n/a
2019 793 59.0 13.4 n/a
2020 792 57.0 13.8 n/a
2021 768 66.5 11.5 n/a
2022 727 52.0 13.9 n/a
2023 711 46.0 15.4 n/a

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 McMurray Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 652 38.0 17.1 n/a
1989 608 42.0 14.4 n/a
1990 605 42.0 14.4 n/a
1991 670 40.0 16.7 n/a
1992 727 40.0 18.1 n/a
1993 753 40.0 18.8 n/a
1994 762 47.0 16.2 n/a
1995 713 34.0 21.0 n/a
1996 713 34.0 21.0 n/a
1997 691 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 682 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 711 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 707 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 697 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 821 n/a n/a n/a
2003 821 n/a n/a n/a
2004 881 n/a n/a n/a
2005 633 n/a n/a n/a
2006 752 47.0 16.0 n/a
2007 747 46.7 16.0 90.6
2008 764 43.6 17.5 99.2
2009 697 46.6 15.0 99.6
2010 697 38.6 18.0 99.6
2011 760 42.0 18.0 88.8
2012 798 43.0 18.5 95.5
2013 780 50.5 15.4 95.5
2014 729 46.0 15.8 94.9
2015 740 42.0 17.6 98.4
2016 801 45.0 17.8 93.8
2017 851 44.2 19.2 n/a
2018 802 51.3 15.6 n/a
2019 793 59.0 13.4 n/a
2020 792 57.0 13.8 n/a
2021 768 66.5 11.5 n/a
2022 727 52.0 13.9 n/a
2023 711 46.0 15.4 n/a

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 McMurray Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,286 (9.2%) $11,981 (85.3%) $14,046
2020 $1,000 (8.2%) $10,458 (85.9%) $12,171
2021 $2,039 (14.9%) $11,406 (83.3%) $13,696
2022 $1,799 (11.4%) $13,216 (83.8%) $15,766
2023 $2,354 (13.5%) $14,324 (82.4%) $17,387

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McMurray Middle

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 526th of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 543rd of 594 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (McMurray Middle)22.919.4
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)31.826
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McMurray Middle)18.112.1
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)26.925.3
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (McMurray Middle)14.714.2
 0.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)26.622.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (McMurray Middle)14.814.9
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)24.727.6
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (McMurray Middle)1911.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)25.330.2
 4.9%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (McMurray Middle)9.95.8
 4.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)23.123.3
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McMurray Middle)6.911.8
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.826
 0.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (McMurray Middle)14.428.7
 14.3%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)29.934.6
 4.7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (McMurray Middle)20.511
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County)25.721.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McMurray Middle)9.58
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Davidson County)21.118.5
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (McMurray Middle)5.97.4
 1.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Davidson County)27.924.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (McMurray Middle)16.712.9
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Davidson County)29.926.4
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (McMurray Middle)12.311.5
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Davidson County)25.927.4
 1.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Social Studies (McMurray Middle)13.315.5
 2.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Davidson County)27.729.9
 2.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students793711
 10.3%
African American12772
 43.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian8462
 26.2%
Hispanic490515
 5.1%
Pacific Islander00
White8955
 38.2%
Two or More Races17
 600%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McMurray Middle

Students who attend McMurray Middle usually go on to attend John Overton High

McMurray Middle ranks in the bottom 11.2% of Tennessee middle schools.

Students at McMurray Middle are 72% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Asian, 8% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 711 students attended McMurray Middle.


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

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