R J MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

150 N HOLMES BLVD
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

www-mms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

695 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

R.J. Murray Middle School, located in St. Augustine, Florida, serves as a central educational hub within the St. Johns County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a structured middle-grades curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. The campus emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both core academic subjects and a variety of elective programs that help cultivate critical thinking and collaborative skills.

Beyond the classroom, R.J. Murray Middle School is deeply integrated into the historic St. Augustine community, reflecting the district’s high standards for student achievement and character building. The school promotes a well-rounded educational experience by offering diverse extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that cater to the unique interests of its student body. With a focus on innovation and student-centered learning, the school remains dedicated to its mission of helping every student reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

695

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R J MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	435
Hispanic	76
Black	137
Asian	9
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
435 (62.6 %)
Black
137 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
76 (10.9 %)
Two or More
32 (4.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8470
Website:	http://www-mms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 240

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 213