Excellent
#74 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 6% in state
Murray Elementary School
Elementary School · Murray Independent · Murray, KY
A Murray Independent elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 Broach Ave., Murray, KY 42071
- Math 72% proficient (2025)
- Reading 77% proficient (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murray Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Murray Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,534/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Murray), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,976
Median home value
$188,700
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 42071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Preschool Head StartEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK | 0.5 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Calloway County Preschool CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 1.1 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| North Calloway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Southwest Calloway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 433 | 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.
Murray Independent
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murray Elementary School is listed in Murray Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murray Elementary School
Murray Elementary School is a public elementary school in Murray, KY, part of Murray Independent, serving approximately 560 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murray Elementary School
What grades does Murray Elementary School serve?
Murray Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Murray Elementary School?
Murray Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murray Elementary School rank in KY?
Murray Elementary School ranks #74 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Murray Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Murray Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Murray Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murray Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Murray Elementary School a charter school?
No, Murray Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murray Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Murray Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murray Elementary School?
56.1% of students at Murray Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Calloway County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (270) 753-5022
- Area population (ZIP 42071)
- 30,750
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. 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 42071; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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