- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
Murray Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Murray Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 273384001969
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Middle School ranks #5 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384001969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Murray Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 273384001969 · Saint Paul, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 17.5:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Murray Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Murray Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 576
Murray Middle School
576 students
What this shows Murray Middle School reports 576 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 Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 30.6%
African American 26.4%
Asian 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 30.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.5, Murray Middle School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murray Middle School
How many students attend Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has 576 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray Middle School?
58.2% of students at Murray Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Murray Middle School is White at 30.6% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray Middle School ranks #5 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Murray Middle School, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.