- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Murray Middle School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 210438001085 · Murray, KY Elementary · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 15.7:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray High School (607 students)
Murray Middle School held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Murray Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Murray Middle School
645 students
- Murray High Sc
Murray High School
607 students
- Murray Element
Murray Elementary School
589 students
- Murray Prescho 105
Murray Preschool Head Start
105 students
What this shows Murray Middle School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray Middle School compares
Murray Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,699
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
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.
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
District finance for Murray Independent reports $15,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~645 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.