Enrollment
466
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Jose, CA
Martin Murphy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Martin Murphy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062583003880
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Murphy Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #15 of 31
- middle schools in San Jose · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Murphy Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Murphy Middle ranks #15 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA.
School address
District: Morgan Hill Unified · California
NCES ID 062583003880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Murphy Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Murphy Middle
Martin Murphy Middle is a mid-sized middle school in San Jose, California, enrolling 466 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #585.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (17%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Morgan Hill Unified spends $13,208 per pupil, 20% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among San Jose's middle schools, it stands alongside Willow Glen Middle (1,180 students): Martin Murphy Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.6:1 vs 25.1:1).
Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students) and Live Oak High (1,101 students) alongside Martin Murphy Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin Murphy Middle compares
Martin Murphy Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 16.8%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Martin Murphy Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan Hill Unified, which includes Martin Murphy Middle.
$13,208
Per student
-20%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 35.2%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Martin Murphy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Sobrato High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nordstrom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Murphy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools in San Jose
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willow Glen Middle
Standard public school
1,180 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Union Middle
Standard public school
1,068 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Joaquin Miller Middle
Standard public school
1,067 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Price Charter Middle
Standard public school
959 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
910 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Dartmouth Middle
Standard public school
903 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin Murphy Middle
How many students attend Martin Murphy Middle?
Martin Murphy Middle has 466 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Jose, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Murphy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Murphy Middle is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Murphy Middle?
37.5% of students at Martin Murphy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Murphy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Martin Murphy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in San Jose, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Murphy Middle?
Martin Murphy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Murphy Middle rank among middle schools in San Jose?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Murphy Middle ranks #15 of 31 middle schools in San Jose, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Jose on the city page.
Is Martin Murphy Middle a good school?
Martin Murphy Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morgan Hill Unified?
Besides Martin Murphy Middle, Morgan Hill Unified also operates Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students), Live Oak High (1,101 students), and Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm) (690 students). See the Morgan Hill Unified district page for the complete list.
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