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#1903 of 3,778 schools in FL
Murdock Middle School
Middle School · Charlotte · Port Charlotte, FL
A Charlotte middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17325 MARINER WAY, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
- Math 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murdock Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murdock Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated822/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,788
Median home value
$279,500
Median rent
$1,384/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33948; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Virtual FranchiseEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Charlotte Harbor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 140 | Compare → |
| L. A. Ainger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 644 | Compare → |
| Port Charlotte Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 884 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlotte
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #15 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murdock Middle School is listed in CHARLOTTE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murdock Middle School
Murdock Middle School is a public middle school in Port Charlotte, FL, part of Charlotte, serving approximately 635 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,903 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murdock Middle School
What grades does Murdock Middle School serve?
Murdock Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Murdock Middle School?
Murdock Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murdock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murdock Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murdock Middle School rank in FL?
Murdock Middle School ranks #1,903 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Murdock Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Murdock Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Murdock Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murdock Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Murdock Middle School a charter school?
No, Murdock Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murdock Middle School a Title I school?
No, Murdock Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murdock Middle School?
67.7% of students at Murdock Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 635
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Charlotte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (941) 255-7525
- Area population (ZIP 33948)
- 18,732
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 59.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33948; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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