Average
#304 of 864 schools in NM
Top 35% in state
Murray Elementary
Elementary School · HOBBS
510 N DAL PASO ST, Hobbs, NM 88240
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
443
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Mexico schools
#304 of 864
In Hobbs
#10 of 18
public schools
In district
#10 of 18
HOBBS
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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About Murray Elementary
Murray Elementary is a public elementary school in Hobbs, NM, part of HOBBS. Murray Elementary serves approximately 443 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Murray Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 864 schools in NM.
Structured state assessment records for Murray Elementary show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- NM avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Murray Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
52% of students at Murray Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Murray Elementary — Students at Murray Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NM EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 11 test records from NM state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Murray Elementary Compares
See how Murray Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
510 N DAL PASO ST, Hobbs, NM 88240
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Murray Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CORONADO ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MILLS ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hobbs, see our Hobbs schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 0.3 mi | 6.9 |
| WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| HOBBS HIGH Hobbs | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| HOBBS FRESHMAN HIGH Hobbs | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| EDISON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| BOOKER T. WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| TAYLOR ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| SANGER ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| ST HELENA SCHOOL OF HOBBS, INC. Hobbs | 1.6 mi | 5.8 |
| JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.4 mi | 7.4 |
| HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| CORONADO ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 1.7 mi | 8.1 |
| HEIZER MIDDLE SCHOOL Hobbs | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| MILLS ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| STONE ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| COLLEGE LANE ELEMENTARY Hobbs | 4.8 mi | 6.5 |
| LAE COUNTY CORRECTIONS Hobbs | 7.0 mi | — |
| JUNCTION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hobbs | 9.7 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 88240 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,394
Median Home Value
$177,200
Median Rent
$1,124/mo
Population
41,612
College Educated
16.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Avg Commute
24.8 min
Poverty Rate
19.7%
Median Age
30.1
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BARRY ELEMENTARY Clovis, NM | 6.8 |
| COUNTRY CLUB ELEMENTARY Farmington, NM | 6.8 |
| DONA ANA ELEMENTARY Las Cruces, NM | 6.8 |
| ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Albuquerque, NM | 6.7 |
| CHRISTINE DUNCAN HERITAGE ACADEMY Albuquerque, NM | 6.7 |
| CORRALES ELEMENTARY Corrales, NM | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Murray Elementary
What grades does Murray Elementary serve?
Murray Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Murray Elementary?
Murray Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murray Elementary rank in NM?
Murray Elementary ranks #304 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Murray Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Murray Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murray Elementary has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Murray Elementary a charter school?
No, Murray Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murray Elementary a Title I school?
No, Murray Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murray Elementary?
51.9% of students at Murray Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 51.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (575) 433-2700
Resources & Links
District
HOBBS- District Enrollment
- 10,226
- Schools in District
- 18
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,294
- District Rank
- #10 of 18
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