Murray District School District
School District · Murray, Utah
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Evaluating Murray District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Murray 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.
Mcmillan School
Murray · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Viewmont School
Murray · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Grant School
Murray · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Utah rank
#31 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,273
+$5 vs Utah median
District size
5,733 students
Much larger than Utah median
The short answer
Murray District ranks #31 of 58 Utah districts by overall school rating. Murray District's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mcmillan School (8.5/10), Viewmont School (8.4/10), and Grant School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Murray District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Murray District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcmillan School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Viewmont School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Grant School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Horizon School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Riverview JR High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Murray High | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Longview School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Liberty School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Hillcrest JR High | 4.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Parkside School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Murray District
Murray District is a Murray, Utah school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,733 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.4:1. The district invests $11,273 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Murray District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcmillan School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Murray District students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 56.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Murray District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Murray District with test data.
Schools in Murray District
11 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Utah
- City
- Murray
- Total Enrollment
- 5,733
- Teachers (FTE)
- 295
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Murray District?
Murray District has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Murray District?
The average composite rating for Murray District is 6.5/10. 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 District?
Murray District spends $11,273 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Murray District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Murray District is 19.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Murray District?
Mcmillan School is the highest-rated school in Murray District with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Murray District?
Across schools in Murray District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Murray District compare to other districts in Utah?
Murray District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Utah 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.9%
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Compare Murray District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Davis District (96)
- Alpine District (91)
- Granite District (86)
- Jordan District (69)
- Washington District (56)
- Weber District (52)
- Canyons District (50)
- Nebo District (49)
- Salt Lake District (40)
- Tooele District (27)
- Cache District (26)
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- Ogden City District (22)
- Provo District (22)
- Iron District (18)
- Duchesne District (15)
- Sevier District (14)
- Uintah District (13)
- Park City District (12)
- San Juan District (12)
- Logan City District (11)
- Emery District (10)
- Garfield District (10)
- Kane District (10)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Utah 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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