Murray District School District
School District · Murray, Utah
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
How this district compares
Utah rank
#30 of 58
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Utah avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,273
+$5 vs Utah median
District size
5,733 students
Much larger than Utah median
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 6.6/10, Murray District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Viewmont School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Murray District students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 45.9%.
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 6.6/10. 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?
Viewmont School is the highest-rated school in Murray District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Murray District?
Across schools in Murray District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.9%. 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 6.6/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in UT
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)
- Box Elder District (23)
- 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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