C+
Average
66/100

Ira A Murphy

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 7231 W NORTH LN, Peoria, AZ 85345
Overall
C+
66/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Arizona
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.25 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Arizona schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

66
Repit Score
out of 100
462
Students
enrolled
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$10K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%24/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.25 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.09 in 2009–19; 78th percentile in Arizona (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.25 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arizona schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arizona. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−15 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−6 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arizona state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -15 pts, math -13 pts32nd percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -19 pts, math -15 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%32%reading -12 pts, math -1 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -5 pts, math +1 pts38th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7231 W NORTH LN
City Peoria
ZIP Code 85345
District 0406250
NCES School ID 040625000511
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 85345

Understanding the community around Ira A Murphy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,628
Per Capita Income $28,613
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%
High School or Higher 85.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $249,000
Median Rent $1,435
Owner-Occupied 66.2%
Renter-Occupied 33.8%
View full data for ZIP 85345 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ira A Murphy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 63.2%
White 23.2%
Black 3.9%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More Races 4.3%
American Indian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 462
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ira A Murphy?
Ira A Murphy has a Repit School Score of 66 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ira A Murphy?
Ira A Murphy has 462 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Ira A Murphy serve?
Ira A Murphy serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ira A Murphy receive per student?
Ira A Murphy receives $10,264 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ira A Murphy in 85345 ▼
Avg Home Value
$364,770
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,824
1-Year Change
-0.4%
% Renters
33.8%

Other Schools in 85345

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026