Murray Jr/Sr High

www.murraycsd.org/

150 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Murray Jr/Sr High School, located at 216 Sherman in Murray, Iowa, serves as the central educational hub for students in grades 7 through 12 within the Murray Community School District. As a small, rural school, it emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is committed to fostering both academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the Murray community. It provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, student organizations, and academic activities, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and school spirit. By balancing a rigorous curriculum with diverse student activities, Murray Jr/Sr High seeks to create a supportive environment that reflects the values of its surrounding Iowa community while equipping its graduates with the tools necessary to navigate an evolving world.

150

Total Students

12.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murray Jr/Sr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	7
Two or More	1

White
141 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
7 (4.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Murray Comm School District
Phone:	(641)447-2517
Website:	http://www.murraycsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 20

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 18

Grade 12 26