D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Murphey Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1701 15th St, Augusta, GA 30901
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.76 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
552
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1003.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.76 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.62 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency9% (−33 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−39 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 Georgia 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
White25%5%reading -33 pts, math -53 pts0th percentile (list)
Black7%2%reading -24 pts, math -24 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%8%reading -18 pts, math -29 pts3rd percentile (list)
Multiracial10%10%reading -43 pts, math -39 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income9%3%reading -23 pts, math -27 pts0th 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 1701 15th St
City Augusta
ZIP Code 30901
District 1304380
NCES School ID 130438001579
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30901

Understanding the community around Murphey Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $22,282
Per Capita Income $18,750
Poverty Rate 35.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 5.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.7%
High School or Higher 73.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $83,900
Median Rent $750
Owner-Occupied 25.2%
Renter-Occupied 74.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Murphey Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 83.5%
Hispanic/Latino 12.0%
Two or More Races 2.9%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 552
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Murphey Middle School?
Murphey Middle School has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Murphey Middle School?
Murphey Middle School has 552 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Murphey Middle School serve?
Murphey Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Murphey Middle School receive per student?
Murphey Middle School receives $15,323 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Murphey Middle School in 30901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$70,084
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,231
1-Year Change
+17.5%
% Renters
74.8%

Other Schools in 30901

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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