Very Good
#537 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 19% in state
Murray Avenue Sch
Middle School · Lower Moreland Township Sd · Huntingdon Valley, PA
A Lower Moreland Township Sd middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2551 Murray Ave, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
- Math 63% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murray Avenue Sch score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Murray Avenue Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,302
Median home value
$518,500
Median rent
$1,430/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldi C C a MSEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,515 | Compare → |
| Huntingdon Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–9 | 2.6 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Mathematics Science & Technology Community CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,486 | Compare → |
| Philadelphia Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,171 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lower Moreland Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murray Avenue Sch is listed in Lower Moreland Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murray Avenue Sch
Murray Avenue Sch is a public middle school in Huntingdon Valley, PA, part of Lower Moreland Township Sd, serving approximately 608 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murray Avenue Sch
What grades does Murray Avenue Sch serve?
Murray Avenue Sch serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Murray Avenue Sch?
Murray Avenue Sch has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Avenue Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Avenue Sch is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murray Avenue Sch rank in PA?
Murray Avenue Sch ranks #537 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Murray Avenue Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Murray Avenue Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Avenue Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murray Avenue Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Murray Avenue Sch a charter school?
No, Murray Avenue Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murray Avenue Sch a Title I school?
No, Murray Avenue Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murray Avenue Sch?
20.6% of students at Murray Avenue Sch 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (215) 938-0230
- Area population (ZIP 19006)
- 23,211
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 19006; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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