Murphy Middle

Summary:

Murphy Middle is a public middle school located in Murphy, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,011 students. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 185 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Murphy Middle has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

Murphy Middle consistently outperforms the Plano Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.97% of 6th-grade students at Murphy Middle were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 65.94% for the Plano ISD and 54.45% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.38% White, 9.99% African American, 11.87% Hispanic, 34.42% Asian, and 4.95% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, Murphy Middle has strong performance in both its special education and gifted and talented programs, ranking 90th and 154th, respectively, out of Texas middle schools in these areas.

While Murphy Middle's overall performance is exceptional, the data suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing any achievement gaps and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Willow Springs Middle in the Lovejoy Independent School District, Murphy Middle generally outperforms them, but some nearby schools also demonstrate exceptional performance. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at around 17-18% in recent years, suggests that it may serve a more affluent student population, which could contribute to its high academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 620 N Murphy Rd
       Murphy, TX  75094-4302


(469) 752-7000

District: Plano Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,741 Help


Students who attend Murphy Middle usually attend:

High:    Plano East Senior High School

Feeder schools for Murphy Middle:

Elementary:    Boggess Elementary
    Hunt Elementary
    Miller Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  1,011

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.4%
Asian:
34.4%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.7% Help


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Compare Details Murphy Middle ranks better than 95.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 13 ranked middle schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.84. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (38.4%), Asian (34.4%), Hispanic (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murphy Middle is 17.8. 11 middle schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murphy Middle is $7,741, which is the lowest among 13 middle schools in the Plano Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Murphy Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Murphy Middle 116th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Murphy Middle in the ranking list.)

Plano Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Plano Independent School District (Isd) 185th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Murphy Middle

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Rank History for all students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.69 117th 1573 92.6%
2005 85.21 80th 1582 94.9%
2006 85.46 76th 1585 95.2%
2007 86.86 31st 1684 98.2%
2008 84.38 67th 1718 96.1%
2009 82.53 85th 1763 95.2%
2010 81.21 87th 1803 95.2%
2011 78.49 149th 1895 92.1%
2012 89.40 77th 1951 96.1%
2013 88.40 75th 1973 96.2%
2014 91.05 48th 1987 97.6%
2015 88.96 87th 2043 95.7%
2016 91.00 38th 1987 98.1%
2017 97.24 45th 2027 97.8%
2018 96.98 45th 2080 97.8%
2019 95.82 63rd 2193 97.1%
2021 92.85 108th 2252 95.2%
2022 93.08 95th 2254 95.8%
2023 91.53 121st 2330 94.8%
2024 91.84 116th 2361 95.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.47 48th 720 93.3%
2019 87.83 34th 753 95.5%
2021 79.95 86th 743 88.4%
2023 80.11 108th 817 86.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.14 582nd 1376 57.7%
2019 57.50 416th 1445 71.2%
2021 69.43 238th 1592 85.1%
2022 78.68 169th 1643 89.7%
2023 73.28 269th 1720 84.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.35 29th 1597 98.2%
2019 88.04 63rd 1626 96.1%
2021 94.09 23rd 1712 98.7%
2022 88.61 68th 1757 96.1%
2023 86.83 90th 1815 95.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.25 58th 2039 97.2%
2019 88.11 99th 2073 95.2%
2021 79.87 207th 2172 90.5%
2022 87.21 130th 2220 94.1%
2023 82.80 184th 2251 91.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.26 45th 2008 97.8%
2019 95.06 56th 2047 97.3%
2021 92.89 85th 2151 96.0%
2022 92.76 86th 2221 96.1%
2023 90.65 113th 2241 95.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.81 187th 1430 86.9%
2019 77.69 154th 1446 89.3%
2021 78.42 225th 1501 85.0%
2022 79.74 123rd 1488 91.7%
2023 77.42 154th 1481 89.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.98 829th 2008 58.7%
2019 75.26 242nd 2058 88.2%
2021 67.13 389th 2118 81.6%
2022 73.98 299th 2182 86.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.82 44th 2030 97.8%
2019 95.32 65th 2069 96.9%
2021 91.15 119th 2168 94.5%
2022 92.53 96th 2228 95.7%
2023 91.22 115th 2245 94.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.87 74th 587 87.4%
2019 75.13 119th 594 80.0%
2021 69.38 150th 589 74.5%
2022 75.65 112th 606 81.5%
2023 73.06 144th 616 76.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.00 17th 1167 98.5%
2019 94.77 44th 1193 96.3%
2021 90.87 50th 1213 95.9%
2022 82.84 125th 1251 90.0%
2023 79.36 170th 1273 86.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.01 64th 1895 96.6%
2019 87.62 134th 1935 93.1%
2021 77.41 262nd 2043 87.2%
2022 88.06 137th 2077 93.4%
2023 82.49 210th 2116 90.1%
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Rank History for White students at Murphy Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.66 117th 1673 93.0%
2019 87.98 115th 1684 93.2%
2021 80.43 203rd 1700 88.1%
2022 85.26 132nd 1723 92.3%
2023 81.91 201st 1749 88.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Murphy Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 503 113 157 50 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2005 541 136 217 74 5 n/a n/a 0 973
2006 585 143 249 89 5 n/a n/a 0 1071
2007 604 134 277 95 7 n/a n/a 0 1117
2008 671 133 340 97 5 n/a n/a 0 1246
2009 703 164 408 104 1 n/a n/a 0 1380
2010 739 185 452 110 5 n/a n/a 0 1491
2011 508 109 205 88 1 0 43 0 954
2012 519 118 223 116 3 0 40 0 1019
2013 555 112 269 123 3 0 43 0 1105
2014 619 106 296 133 4 0 42 0 1200
2015 624 95 325 130 3 0 40 0 1217
2016 598 97 341 132 4 1 47 0 1220
2017 573 108 363 138 1 1 51 0 1235
2018 563 104 394 146 2 0 52 0 1261
2019 508 114 402 141 2 1 48 0 1216
2020 485 96 392 147 4 1 47 0 1172
2021 440 94 398 142 4 1 54 0 1133
2022 418 94 357 128 2 1 52 0 1052
2023 388 101 348 120 3 1 50 0 1011

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 Murphy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 825 60.5 13.6 10.1
2005 973 57.1 17.0 9.8
2006 1071 64.8 16.5 10.7
2007 1117 67.5 16.5 7.1
2008 1246 76.0 16.4 6.3
2009 1380 80.9 17.0 7.8
2010 1491 92.0 16.2 9.3
2011 954 60.9 15.6 7.8
2012 1019 57.7 17.6 10.3
2013 1105 56.1 19.6 9.9
2014 1200 63.6 18.8 9.3
2015 1217 66.0 18.4 9.6
2016 1220 68.0 17.9 9.4
2017 1235 68.4 18.0 8.5
2018 1261 69.0 18.2 7.3
2019 1216 69.6 17.4 10
2020 1172 69.4 16.8 12.5
2021 1133 66.0 17.1 16.5
2022 1052 64.5 16.3 17.3
2023 1011 56.7 17.8 17.7

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 Murphy Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 825 60.5 13.6 10.1
2005 973 57.1 17.0 9.8
2006 1071 64.8 16.5 10.7
2007 1117 67.5 16.5 7.1
2008 1246 76.0 16.4 6.3
2009 1380 80.9 17.0 7.8
2010 1491 92.0 16.2 9.3
2011 954 60.9 15.6 7.8
2012 1019 57.7 17.6 10.3
2013 1105 56.1 19.6 9.9
2014 1200 63.6 18.8 9.3
2015 1217 66.0 18.4 9.6
2016 1220 68.0 17.9 9.4
2017 1235 68.4 18.0 8.5
2018 1261 69.0 18.2 7.3
2019 1216 69.6 17.4 10
2020 1172 69.4 16.8 12.5
2021 1133 66.0 17.1 16.5
2022 1052 64.5 16.3 17.3
2023 1011 56.7 17.8 17.7

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 Murphy Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $598 (7.4%) $7,530 (92.6%) $8,129
2020 $463 (5.9%) $7,410 (94.1%) $7,873
2021 $247 (3.2%) $7,494 (96.8%) $7,741

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Murphy Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 121st of 2330 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Murphy Middle)6478
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5165
 14%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Murphy Middle)7463
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6152
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Murphy Middle)7977
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6468
 4%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Murphy Middle)8037
 43%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6429
 35%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Murphy Middle)8386
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7070
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Murphy Middle)7080
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6166
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Murphy Middle)8481
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Plano Independent School District (Isd))6455
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Murphy Middle)7870
 8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Plano Independent School District (Isd))5447
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Murphy Middle)99100
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Plano Independent School District (Isd))7056
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12161011
 16.9%
African American114101
 11.4%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian402348
 13.4%
Hispanic141120
 14.9%
Pacific Islander11
White508388
 23.6%
Two or More Races4850
 4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10%17.7%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Murphy Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,011 students attended Murphy Middle.

Yes! Murphy Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 116th of 2361 Texas middle schools.

Students at Murphy Middle are 38% White, 34% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Murphy Middle usually go on to attend Plano East Senior High School


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