Murray Comm School District
School District · Murray, Iowa
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,795
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,795
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating Murray Comm School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Murray Comm School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Murray Jr/sr High
Murray · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Murray Elementary School
Murray · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Iowa rank
#250 of 310
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Iowa avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,795
$1,227 vs Iowa median
District size
317 students
Smaller than Iowa median
Top-Rated Schools in Murray Comm School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murray Jr/sr High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Murray Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Murray Comm School District
Murray Comm School District is a Murray, Iowa school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 317 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $11,795 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Murray Comm School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Murray Jr/sr High, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Murray Comm School District students show an average math proficiency of 73.6% and ELA proficiency of 71.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Murray Comm School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Murray Comm School District with test data.
Schools in Murray Comm School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Murray
- Total Enrollment
- 317
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Murray Comm School District?
Murray Comm School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Murray Comm School District?
The average composite rating for Murray Comm School District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Murray Comm School District?
Murray Comm School District spends $11,795 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Murray Comm School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Murray Comm School District is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Murray Comm School District?
Murray Jr/sr High is the highest-rated school in Murray Comm School District with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Murray Comm School District?
Across schools in Murray Comm School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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