A+
Excellent
96/100

Murray Middle School

📚 04 – 08 🏫 School
📍 801 Main St, Murray, KY 42071
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 93rd percentile in Kentucky
Growth
A
Students gain 1.17 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 80th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Kentucky for achievement

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

96
Repit Score
out of 100
669
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%93/1001.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%80/100Students gain 1.17 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 76th percentile in Kentucky (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +23 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency79% (+28 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency72% (+30 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 Kentucky 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
White82%76%reading +18 pts, math +25 pts98th percentile (list)
Black55%45%reading +19 pts, math +22 pts90th percentile (list)
Hispanic65%45%reading +17 pts, math +10 pts83rd percentile (list)
Asian90%90%reading +22 pts, math +24 pts89th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%55%reading +10 pts, math +15 pts86th percentile (list)
Low-income67%62%reading +16 pts, math +25 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 801 Main St
City Murray
ZIP Code 42071
District 2104380
NCES School ID 210438001085
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 42071

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,304
Per Capita Income $27,472
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.5%
High School or Higher 90.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $177,700
Median Rent $777
Owner-Occupied 59.6%
Renter-Occupied 40.4%
View full data for ZIP 42071 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Murray Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.2%
Hispanic/Latino 8.8%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Black 5.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 669
Teachers (FTE) 44.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Middle School?
Murray Middle School has 669 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Murray Middle School serve?
Murray Middle School serves grades 04 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Murray Middle School receive per student?
Murray Middle School receives $16,079 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Murray Middle School in 42071 ▼
Avg Home Value
$189,093
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,079
1-Year Change
-0.4%
% Renters
40.4%

Other Schools in 42071

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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