Murray Park Elementary

Summary:

Murray Park Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ripon, Wisconsin, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 173 students. The school is part of the Ripon Area School District, which is ranked 152 out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Murray Park Elementary has seen fluctuating rankings and ratings over the years, ranging from 168th to 724th out of over 1,000 Wisconsin elementary schools and 2 to 4 stars out of 5 on the SchoolDigger scale. The school has shown significant differences in performance between male and female students, with female students ranking much higher than male students. Additionally, the school's test scores in core subjects are generally below the Ripon Area School District and Wisconsin state averages, with the exception of 4th grade Social Studies where the school outperforms the district and state.

Interestingly, within the Ripon Area School District, Murray Park Elementary is the only traditional public elementary school, while the other two schools are public charter schools. The charter school, Quest Charter School, consistently outperforms Murray Park Elementary and the district as a whole in test scores and rankings. This suggests that the instructional approaches and resources at the charter school may be more effective in supporting student learning. Additionally, Murray Park Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 64 Sunset Ave
       Ripon, WI  54971


(920) 748-4695

District: Ripon Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
653rd of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,613 Help


Students who attend Murray Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ripon Middle
High:    Ripon High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
11.6%
Two or more races:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Murray Park Elementary ranks worse than 61.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.02. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.8%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ripon Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murray Park Elementary is 11.7, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Ripon Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murray Park Elementary is $13,613, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Ripon Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Murray Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray Park Elementary 653rd of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Murray Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ripon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ripon Area School District 152nd of 428 Wisconsin school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Murray Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Murray Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.66 341st 633 46.1%
2005 71.00 206th 632 67.4%
2006 74.52 169th 712 76.3%
2007 73.62 173rd 689 74.9%
2008 63.77 406th 1021 60.2%
2009 67.61 332nd 1030 67.8%
2010 60.23 473rd 1045 54.7%
2011 35.26 843rd 1046 19.4%
2012 48.71 712th 1045 31.9%
2013 46.77 668th 1053 36.6%
2014 42.85 724th 1061 31.8%
2015 44.98 713th 1076 33.7%
2016 50.98 577th 1075 46.3%
2017 41.50 701st 1071 34.5%
2018 58.51 449th 1025 56.2%
2019 78.17 168th 1037 83.8%
2021 76.20 202nd 1050 80.8%
2022 74.38 228th 1067 78.6%
2023 60.38 452nd 1067 57.6%
2024 47.02 653rd 1061 38.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Murray Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.44 10th 275 96.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Murray Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.76 348th 721 51.7%
2019 59.23 241st 742 67.5%
2021 46.36 376th 746 49.6%
2023 70.22 156th 770 79.7%
2024 50.49 356th 790 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Murray Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.24 350th 854 59.0%
2019 82.39 58th 874 93.4%
2021 67.94 196th 847 76.9%
2022 63.11 262nd 859 69.5%
2023 58.87 315th 871 63.8%
2024 42.36 541st 866 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Murray Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.00 332nd 997 66.7%
2019 80.09 128th 1002 87.2%
2021 80.55 134th 1004 86.7%
2022 70.49 269th 1017 73.5%
2023 70.59 273rd 1010 73.0%
2024 60.22 450th 1011 55.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Murray Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.14 521st 997 47.7%
2019 73.44 210th 1002 79.0%
2021 63.22 365th 1003 63.6%
2022 74.19 218th 1017 78.6%
2023 49.25 583rd 1011 42.3%
2024 34.54 725th 1012 28.4%
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Rank History for White students at Murray Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.21 334th 686 51.3%
2019 74.92 138th 718 80.8%
2021 60.29 258th 699 63.1%
2022 64.18 229th 704 67.5%
2023 42.41 446th 715 37.6%
2024 22.58 616th 727 15.3%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department 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.

Murray Park Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Murray Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 439 2 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 375 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 375 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 343 2 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 371 1 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 380
1999 346 2 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2000 356 3 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 368 3 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 383
2002 337 1 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 337 1 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 328 1 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2005 364 3 1 26 2 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 391 2 1 28 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 378 2 1 24 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 363 1 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 368 2 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2010 350 2 0 30 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2011 171 3 2 14 1 0 2 0 193
2012 151 1 1 19 3 0 2 0 177
2013 168 1 0 24 4 0 1 0 198
2014 193 3 0 21 1 0 1 0 219
2015 196 3 0 21 0 0 0 0 220
2016 188 2 0 22 0 0 0 0 212
2017 154 1 1 20 0 0 3 0 179
2018 150 2 2 22 0 1 5 0 182
2019 130 1 3 18 0 1 4 0 157
2020 121 3 1 15 0 1 6 0 147
2021 124 2 0 18 0 0 4 0 148
2022 140 3 0 18 0 0 7 0 168
2023 145 2 0 20 0 0 6 0 173

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 Murray Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 448 24.1 18.6 11.4
1995 381 23.9 15.9 8.1
1996 381 23.9 15.9 8.1
1997 355 22.6 15.7 8.7
1998 380 23.5 16.2 9.2
1999 361 25.0 14.4 16.3
2000 370 24.8 14.9 14.9
2001 383 25.0 15.3 15.1
2002 361 24.0 15.0 24.9
2003 361 24.0 15.0 24.9
2004 354 24.0 14.8 26
2005 396 24.4 16.2 n/a
2006 423 22.7 18.6 n/a
2007 406 23.4 17.4 28.8
2008 390 23.4 16.7 30
2009 403 23.4 17.2 32
2010 384 24.9 15.3 29.7
2011 193 14.5 13.3 41.5
2012 177 12.8 13.8 44.1
2013 198 13.8 14.2 49
2014 219 14.9 14.6 52.1
2015 220 n/a n/a 43.6
2016 212 16.0 13.2 49.1
2017 179 14.1 12.6 49.7
2018 182 14.2 12.8 48.9
2019 157 11.8 13.2 45.2
2020 147 11.2 13.0 48.3
2021 148 13.3 11.1 41.2
2022 168 12.9 13.0 42.3
2023 173 14.7 11.7 46.8

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 Murray Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 448 24.1 18.6 11.4
1995 381 23.9 15.9 8.1
1996 381 23.9 15.9 8.1
1997 355 22.6 15.7 8.7
1998 380 23.5 16.2 9.2
1999 361 25.0 14.4 16.3
2000 370 24.8 14.9 14.9
2001 383 25.0 15.3 15.1
2002 361 24.0 15.0 24.9
2003 361 24.0 15.0 24.9
2004 354 24.0 14.8 26
2005 396 24.4 16.2 n/a
2006 423 22.7 18.6 n/a
2007 406 23.4 17.4 28.8
2008 390 23.4 16.7 30
2009 403 23.4 17.2 32
2010 384 24.9 15.3 29.7
2011 193 14.5 13.3 41.5
2012 177 12.8 13.8 44.1
2013 198 13.8 14.2 49
2014 219 14.9 14.6 52.1
2015 220 n/a n/a 43.6
2016 212 16.0 13.2 49.1
2017 179 14.1 12.6 49.7
2018 182 14.2 12.8 48.9
2019 157 11.8 13.2 45.2
2020 147 11.2 13.0 48.3
2021 148 13.3 11.1 41.2
2022 168 12.9 13.0 42.3
2023 173 14.7 11.7 46.8

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 Murray Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $519 (4.0%) $12,311 (96.0%) $12,830
2020 $973 (6.3%) $14,405 (93.7%) $15,379
2021 $612 (4.5%) $13,001 (95.5%) $13,613

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Murray Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 452nd of 1067 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Murray Park Elementary)3943.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ripon Area School District)63.657.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Murray Park Elementary)48.847.1
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ripon Area School District)73.963.9
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Park Elementary)61.941.8
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ripon Area School District)6752.2
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Murray Park Elementary)66.749.1
 17.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ripon Area School District)73.661.1
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Murray Park Elementary)76.272.7
 3.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Ripon Area School District)76.473.5
 3%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Murray Park Elementary)79.445.5
 33.9%
   4th Grade Science (Ripon Area School District)82.162
 20.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Park Elementary)53.245.6
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ripon Area School District)59.647
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)40.939.2
 1.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Murray Park Elementary)74.566.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ripon Area School District)73.760.9
 12.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)47.848.4
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students157173
 10.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1820
 11.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White130145
 11.5%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.2%46.8%
 1.6%


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

Middle : Ripon Middle
High : Ripon High

Murray Park Elementary ranks 653rd of 1061 Wisconsin elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Murray Park Elementary are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended Murray Park Elementary.


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

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