Enrollment
652
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntingdon Valley, PA
Murray Avenue Sch
Federal NCES profile for Murray Avenue Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421419007282
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Avenue Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Huntingdon Valley · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray Avenue Sch has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Avenue Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
School address
District: Lower Moreland Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421419007282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murray Avenue Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murray Avenue Sch
Murray Avenue Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, enrolling 652 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.1% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Pennsylvania average.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #198.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (29%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 652 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Lower Moreland Township Sd also operates Lower Moreland Hs (879 students) and Pine Road El Sch (628 students) alongside Murray Avenue Sch.
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 Murray Avenue Sch compares
Murray Avenue Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 81% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$19,200
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 652 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 65.6%
Asian 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Murray Avenue Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lower Moreland Township Sd, which includes Murray Avenue Sch.
$19,200
Per student
+7%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.8%
State 18.4%
Federal 3.8%
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 Murray Avenue Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Moreland Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Road El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray Avenue Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Murray Avenue Sch
How many students attend Murray Avenue Sch?
Murray Avenue Sch has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Avenue Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Avenue Sch is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray Avenue Sch?
11.1% of students at Murray Avenue Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Avenue Sch?
The largest demographic group at Murray Avenue Sch is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Huntingdon Valley, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Avenue Sch?
Murray Avenue Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Murray Avenue Sch rank among public schools in Huntingdon Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Avenue Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Huntingdon Valley, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huntingdon Valley on the city page.
Is Murray Avenue Sch a good school?
Murray Avenue Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania 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 Lower Moreland Township Sd?
Besides Murray Avenue Sch, Lower Moreland Township Sd also operates Lower Moreland Hs (879 students) and Pine Road El Sch (628 students). See the Lower Moreland Township Sd district page for the complete list.
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