- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Martin Murphy Middle shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 062583003880 · San Jose, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 18.6:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ann Sobrato High (1,511 students)
Martin Murphy Middle shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Martin Murphy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ann Sobrato Hi
Ann Sobrato High
1,511 students
- Live Oak High
Live Oak High
1,101 students
- Jackson Academ
Jackson Academy of Music and Math (Jamm)
690 students
- Nordstrom Elem
Nordstrom Elementary
645 students
- San Martin Gwi
San Martin Gwinn Environmental Science Academy
643 students
- This school 466
Martin Murphy Middle
466 students
What this shows Martin Murphy Middle reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Murphy Middle compares
Martin Murphy Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Morgan Hill Unified reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,101
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.