Average
#659 of 1,284 schools in KY
Murray Preschool Head Start
School · Murray Independent · Murray, KY
A Murray Independent school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
208 South 13th St, Murray, KY 42071
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 9 schools in Murray.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murray Preschool Head Start 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–3 | 0.5 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Calloway County Preschool CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 1.5 mi | 188 | 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
- #4 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 Preschool Head Start is listed in Murray Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murray Preschool Head Start
Murray Preschool Head Start is a public school in Murray, KY, part of Murray Independent, serving approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 1,284 schools in KY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murray Preschool Head Start
What grades does Murray Preschool Head Start serve?
Murray Preschool Head Start serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Murray Preschool Head Start?
Murray Preschool Head Start has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Preschool Head Start?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Preschool Head Start is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murray Preschool Head Start rank in KY?
Murray Preschool Head Start ranks #659 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Murray Preschool Head Start's MySchoolScout rating?
Murray Preschool Head Start 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.
Is Murray Preschool Head Start a charter school?
No, Murray Preschool Head Start is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murray Preschool Head Start a Title I school?
No, Murray Preschool Head Start is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murray Preschool Head Start?
78.4% of students at Murray Preschool Head Start 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Calloway County
- Phone
- (270) 762-6863
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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