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Murray Independent School District

School District · Murray, Kentucky

Students: 1,912
Teachers (FTE): 126
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

8.1

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,699

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Murray Independent as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Murray Middle School

9.0/10

Murray · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Murray Elementary School

8.7/10

Murray · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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Murray High School

8.4/10

Murray · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#8 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.9

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,699

+$1,713 vs Kentucky median

District size

1,912 students

Smaller than Kentucky median

The short answer

Murray Independent ranks #8 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Murray Independent's schools with real test data average 8.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Murray Middle School (9.0/10), Murray Elementary School (8.7/10), and Murray High School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Murray Independent

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Murray Middle School 9.0 / 10
2 Murray Elementary School 8.7 / 10
3 Murray High School 8.4 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Murray Independent

Murray Independent is a Murray, Kentucky school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,912 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $15,699 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.1/10, Murray Independent is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Murray Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Murray Independent students show an average math proficiency of 70.2% and ELA proficiency of 71.3%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Murray Independent, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 70.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 71.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Murray Independent with test data.

Schools in Murray Independent

4 schools

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Murray
Total Enrollment
1,912
Teachers (FTE)
126
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Murray Independent?

Murray Independent has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Murray Independent?

The average composite rating for Murray Independent is 8.1/10. 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 Independent?

Murray Independent spends $15,699 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Murray Independent?

The average student-teacher ratio in Murray Independent is 15.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Murray Independent?

Murray Middle School is the highest-rated school in Murray Independent with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Murray Independent?

Across schools in Murray Independent with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Murray Independent compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Murray Independent has an average school rating of 8.1/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

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
8.1/10
Math Proficiency
70.2%
ELA Proficiency
71.3%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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