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#873 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 39% in state
Mcmurray Middle School
Middle School · Vashon Island School District · Vashon, WA
A Vashon Island School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9329 SW CEMETERY RD, Vashon, WA 98070
- Math 60% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcmurray Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 63% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcmurray Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- County Safety: Low173/100K
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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
$115,750
Median home value
$717,700
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family LinkEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 73 | 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.
Vashon Island School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcmurray Middle School is listed in Vashon Island School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcmurray Middle School
Mcmurray Middle School is a public middle school in Vashon, WA, part of Vashon Island School District, serving approximately 352 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #873 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcmurray Middle School
What grades does Mcmurray Middle School serve?
Mcmurray Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mcmurray Middle School?
Mcmurray Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcmurray Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcmurray Middle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcmurray Middle School rank in WA?
Mcmurray Middle School ranks #873 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Mcmurray Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcmurray Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Mcmurray Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcmurray Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mcmurray Middle School a charter school?
No, Mcmurray Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcmurray Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mcmurray Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcmurray Middle School?
24.7% of students at Mcmurray Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (206) 463-9168
- Area population (ZIP 98070)
- 10,424
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98070; 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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