A+
Excellent
94/100

Murray Lake Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3275 ALDEN NASH AVE NE, Lowell, MI 49331
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 96th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 75th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Michigan for achievement

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

94
Repit Score
out of 100
427
Students
enrolled
18.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%96/1001.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%75/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.21 in 2009–19; 73rd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +8 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+26 pts vs. state avg 36%)
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 Michigan 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
White72%62%reading +17 pts, math +11 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income55%45%reading +19 pts, math +14 pts84th 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 3275 ALDEN NASH AVE NE
City Lowell
ZIP Code 49331
District 2622050
NCES School ID 262205001690
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49331

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $91,102
Per Capita Income $41,345
Poverty Rate 2.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $274,900
Median Rent $991
Owner-Occupied 83.6%
Renter-Occupied 16.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Murray Lake Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.9%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Hispanic/Latino 3.5%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 427
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Murray Lake Elementary?
Murray Lake Elementary has a Repit School Score of 94 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 Lake Elementary?
Murray Lake Elementary has 427 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1.
What grades does Murray Lake Elementary serve?
Murray Lake Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Murray Lake Elementary receive per student?
Murray Lake Elementary receives $19,092 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Murray Lake Elementary in 49331 ▼
Avg Home Value
$413,012
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,296
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
16.4%

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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