Is McMurray Middle School a good school?

Yes. McMurray Middle School ranks in the top 9.5% of Washington middle schools.

How many students attend McMurray Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 354 students attended McMurray Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of McMurray Middle School?

Students at McMurray Middle School are 76% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of McMurray Middle School attend?

Students who attend McMurray Middle School usually go on to attend Vashon Island High School

McMurray Middle School

Summary:

McMurray Middle School is a public middle school located in Vashon, WA, serving 354 students in grades 6-8 and part of the highly-ranked Vashon Island School District.

McMurray Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, with 69.59% of students proficient or better in ELA and 63.24% in Math, compared to state averages of 52.63% and 41.68% respectively. The school also ranks highly for various student subgroups, including female students (ranked 42nd out of 464 WA middle schools), male students (ranked 35th out of 470), Hispanic students (ranked 37th out of 344), and special education students (ranked 16th out of 179). This consistent academic excellence has earned McMurray Middle School a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking in the top 20% of Washington middle schools for several years, including 51st out of 535 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Rainier Prep, a public charter school with lower proficiency rates, and Highline School District schools with significantly lower academic performance, McMurray Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution serving a more economically diverse student population, with a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. The school's success may be attributed to effective teaching practices, a supportive school culture, strong parental involvement, and targeted interventions for struggling students, making it a potential model for other middle schools seeking to improve their educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9329 SW Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070

(206) 463-9168

District: Vashon Island School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,217

Students who attend McMurray Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vashon Island High School

Feeder schools for McMurray Middle School:

Elementary:

Chautauqua Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McMurray Middle School ranks better than 90.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McMurray Middle School is 18.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McMurray Middle School is $18,217.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McMurray Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks McMurray Middle School 51^st of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See McMurray Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Vashon Island School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vashon Island School District 7^th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for McMurray Middle School

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Rank History for all students at McMurray Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	80.48	63^rd	421	85.0%
2005	90.87	28^th	425	93.4%
2006	87.59	35^th	449	92.2%
2007	82.82	54^th	463	88.3%
2008	77.57	78^th	466	83.3%
2009	76.99	82^nd	476	82.8%
2010	87.52	31^st	483	93.6%
2011	88.66	29^th	492	94.1%
2012	84.81	46^th	497	90.7%
2013	85.25	44^th	498	91.2%
2019	83.69	74^th	512	85.5%
2021	78.44	102^nd	529	80.7%
2022	79.37	97^th	541	82.1%
2023	88.18	55^th	539	89.8%
2024	89.47	51^st	535	90.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at McMurray Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	57.52	106^th	246	56.9%
2021	67.80	59^th	250	76.4%
2022	73.14	55^th	257	78.6%
2023	73.98	51^st	244	79.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at McMurray Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	60.27	65^th	268	75.7%
2019	52.16	70^th	231	69.7%
2021	83.35	15^th	210	92.9%
2022	64.33	42^nd	199	78.9%
2023	80.44	16^th	167	90.4%
2024	87.75	16^th	179	91.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McMurray Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	42.66	202^nd	349	42.1%
2019	66.21	108^th	448	75.9%
2021	74.98	50^th	458	89.1%
2022	63.12	118^th	475	75.2%
2023	76.30	63^rd	463	86.4%
2024	72.04	83^rd	455	81.8%

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Rank History for Female students at McMurray Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.44	55^th	376	85.4%
2019	82.20	59^th	452	86.9%
2021	67.77	123^rd	469	73.8%
2022	67.29	132^nd	479	72.4%
2023	77.96	89^th	464	80.8%
2024	88.89	42^nd	464	90.9%

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Rank History for Male students at McMurray Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	83.67	66^th	453	85.4%
2021	85.57	60^th	476	87.4%
2022	86.65	55^th	480	88.5%
2023	92.46	35^th	470	92.6%
2024	89.04	52^nd	466	88.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at McMurray Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	83.97	31^st	259	88.0%
2019	86.54	29^th	344	91.6%
2021	64.93	84^th	353	76.2%
2022	74.61	62^nd	360	82.8%
2023	81.67	41^st	336	87.8%
2024	82.80	37^th	344	89.2%

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Rank History for White students at McMurray Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	WA State Percentile
2019	80.70	74^th	470	84.3%
2021	76.92	85^th	480	82.3%
2022	75.44	97^th	488	80.1%
2023	86.57	50^th	488	89.8%
2024	85.64	60^th	486	87.7%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for McMurray Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	223	7	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	238
1989	223	4	7	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	242
1990	207	6	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1991	240	5	5	3	7	n/a	n/a	0	260
1992	253	3	8	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	273
1993	256	7	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	278
1994	249	8	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	267
1995	415	8	13	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	442
1996	415	8	13	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	442
1997	378	11	28	12	11	n/a	n/a	0	440
1998	384	11	19	17	7	n/a	n/a	0	438
1999	370	9	16	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	411
2000	345	8	10	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	375
2001	348	8	10	15	8	n/a	n/a	0	389
2002	317	4	16	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	356
2003	317	4	16	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	356
2004	324	6	11	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	354
2005	347	4	9	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	380
2006	340	4	6	13	3	n/a	n/a	2	368
2007	300	2	6	13	5	n/a	n/a	4	330
2008	312	4	11	17	5	n/a	n/a	11	360
2009	303	3	15	13	5	n/a	n/a	12	351
2010	320	4	19	9	4	n/a	n/a	10	366
2011	333	4	19	18	4	2	13	0	393
2012	313	10	15	31	5	0	35	0	409
2013	298	7	14	34	5	0	32	0	390
2014	299	5	12	35	4	0	31	0	386
2015	304	5	11	41	2	0	17	0	380
2016	290	4	7	37	1	1	22	0	362
2017	307	3	7	43	0	1	41	0	402
2018	291	2	5	45	0	1	42	0	386
2019	298	1	8	49	0	0	42	0	398
2020	287	1	3	51	0	0	36	0	378
2021	271	0	4	43	0	0	32	2	352
2022	265	0	5	50	0	0	33	2	355
2023	269	1	8	41	0	1	33	1	354

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	238	12.0	19.8	0
1989	242	12.0	20.1	n/a
1990	225	13.8	16.3	0
1991	260	14.3	18.1	n/a
1992	273	14.5	18.8	n/a
1993	278	14.9	18.7	n/a
1994	267	14.9	17.9	n/a
1995	442	22.3	19.8	n/a
1996	442	22.3	19.8	n/a
1997	440	21.7	20.3	n/a
1998	438	21.7	20.2	n/a
1999	411	21.6	19.0	n/a
2000	375	21.2	17.7	n/a
2001	389	21.9	17.8	n/a
2002	356	20.3	17.5	8.4
2003	356	20.3	17.5	8.4
2004	354	19.0	18.6	9.6
2005	380	19.3	19.7	11.8
2006	368	20.0	18.4	18
2007	330	21.6	15.3	24.5
2008	360	20.2	17.8	18.3
2009	351	20.2	17.4	15
2010	366	18.6	19.6	12.4
2011	393	20.5	19.1	18.3
2012	409	18.2	22.3	22
2013	390	21.0	18.5	21.8
2014	386	n/a	n/a	22.3
2015	380	18.0	21.1	23.9
2016	362	20.0	18.1	19.6
2017	402	20.3	19.7	20.1
2018	386	18.7	20.5	18.1
2019	398	21.8	18.2	22.6
2020	378	20.4	18.4	21.4
2021	352	19.9	17.6	23
2022	355	20.6	17.1	23.4
2023	354	18.9	18.7	30.2

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	238	12.0	19.8	0
1989	242	12.0	20.1	n/a
1990	225	13.8	16.3	0
1991	260	14.3	18.1	n/a
1992	273	14.5	18.8	n/a
1993	278	14.9	18.7	n/a
1994	267	14.9	17.9	n/a
1995	442	22.3	19.8	n/a
1996	442	22.3	19.8	n/a
1997	440	21.7	20.3	n/a
1998	438	21.7	20.2	n/a
1999	411	21.6	19.0	n/a
2000	375	21.2	17.7	n/a
2001	389	21.9	17.8	n/a
2002	356	20.3	17.5	8.4
2003	356	20.3	17.5	8.4
2004	354	19.0	18.6	9.6
2005	380	19.3	19.7	11.8
2006	368	20.0	18.4	18
2007	330	21.6	15.3	24.5
2008	360	20.2	17.8	18.3
2009	351	20.2	17.4	15
2010	366	18.6	19.6	12.4
2011	393	20.5	19.1	18.3
2012	409	18.2	22.3	22
2013	390	21.0	18.5	21.8
2014	386	n/a	n/a	22.3
2015	380	18.0	21.1	23.9
2016	362	20.0	18.1	19.6
2017	402	20.3	19.7	20.1
2018	386	18.7	20.5	18.1
2019	398	21.8	18.2	22.6
2020	378	20.4	18.4	21.4
2021	352	19.9	17.6	23
2022	355	20.6	17.1	23.4
2023	354	18.9	18.7	30.2

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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