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Murphey Traditional Academy
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Greensboro, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2306 Ontario Street, Greensboro, NC 27403
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2021)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murphey Traditional Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 48% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Murphey Traditional Academy 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), 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
$56,722
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clara J Peck ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 310 | Compare → |
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| Archer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Julius I Foust ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 186 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #117 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murphey Traditional Academy is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murphey Traditional Academy
Murphey Traditional Academy is a public elementary school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 328 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,538 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murphey Traditional Academy
What grades does Murphey Traditional Academy serve?
Murphey Traditional Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Murphey Traditional Academy?
Murphey Traditional Academy has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphey Traditional Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphey Traditional Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murphey Traditional Academy rank in NC?
Murphey Traditional Academy ranks #2,538 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Murphey Traditional Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Murphey Traditional Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Murphey Traditional Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murphey Traditional Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Murphey Traditional Academy a charter school?
No, Murphey Traditional Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murphey Traditional Academy a Title I school?
No, Murphey Traditional Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murphey Traditional Academy?
99.1% of students at Murphey Traditional Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.5%
- Phone
- (336) 294-7380
- Area population (ZIP 27403)
- 20,675
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 27403; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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