Enrollment
645
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, KY
Murray Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Murray Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210438001085
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Murray, KY.
School address
District: Murray Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210438001085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murray Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murray Middle School
Murray Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Murray, Kentucky, enrolling 645 students.
At 15.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 311 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 32.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Murray's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Calloway Elementary School (596 students): Murray Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14.5:1).
Murray Independent also operates Murray High School (607 students) and Murray Elementary School (589 students) alongside Murray Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Murray Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 60% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,946
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Murray Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray Independent, which includes Murray Middle School.
$14,946
Per student
+13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 45.7%
Federal 32.2%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murray Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murray Preschool Head Start | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Murray
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~645 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Murray Middle School
How many students attend Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has 645 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray Middle School?
42.4% of students at Murray Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Murray Middle School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Murray, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Murray, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Murray on the city page.
Is Murray Middle School a good school?
Murray Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 Murray Independent?
Besides Murray Middle School, Murray Independent also operates Murray High School (607 students), Murray Elementary School (589 students), and Murray Preschool Head Start (105 students). See the Murray Independent district page for the complete list.
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