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.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Plano Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,741
Students who attend Murphy Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Murphy Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8
Number of students: 1,011
Racial breakdown:
White:
38.4%
Asian:
34.4%
Hispanic:
11.9%
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African American:
10.0%
Two or more races:
4.9%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%
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