C+
Average
68/100

Murray Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 216 Sherman, Murray, IA 50174
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 54th percentile in Iowa
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

68
Repit Score
out of 100
163
Students
enrolled
16.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%54/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
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 Iowa 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
White85%85%reading +11 pts, math +8 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income70%90%reading +17 pts, math +33 pts97th 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 216 Sherman
City Murray
ZIP Code 50174
District 1920100
NCES School ID 192010001180
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50174

Understanding the community around Murray Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,434
Per Capita Income $27,446
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%
High School or Higher 86.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $106,700
Median Rent $918
Owner-Occupied 86.0%
Renter-Occupied 14.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Murray Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 163
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 68 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 Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School has 163 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1.
What grades does Murray Elementary School serve?
Murray Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Murray Elementary School receive per student?
Murray Elementary School receives $13,616 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Murray Elementary School in 50174 ▼
Avg Home Value
$174,875
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
14.0%

Other Schools in 50174

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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