Excellent
#304 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Murphy Elementary School
Elementary School · Haslett Public Schools · Haslett, MI
A Haslett Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1875 LAKE LANSING RD, Haslett, MI 48840
- Math 64% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 67% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murphy Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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 MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Murphy 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low199/100K
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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
$74,252
Median home value
$261,800
Median rent
$1,032/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48840; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vera Ralya Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–5 | 1.0 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Donley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Marble SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Stepping Stones Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 22 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Haslett Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,535NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murphy Elementary School is listed in Haslett Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murphy Elementary School
Murphy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Haslett, MI, part of Haslett Public Schools, serving approximately 376 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murphy Elementary School
What grades does Murphy Elementary School serve?
Murphy Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Murphy Elementary School?
Murphy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murphy Elementary School rank in MI?
Murphy Elementary School ranks #304 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Murphy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Murphy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Murphy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murphy Elementary School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Murphy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Murphy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murphy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Murphy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murphy Elementary School?
31.1% of students at Murphy 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (517) 339-8253
- Area population (ZIP 48840)
- 12,653
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48840; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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