MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Murray Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Murray Independent school district, located in Murray, KY with about 607 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Murray Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Murray Middle School, located at 801 Main St in Murray, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Murray Independent School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement. Catering to students in the middle grades, the institution focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school readiness by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with extracurricular opportunities.
Beyond its academic offerings, Murray Middle School is highly regarded for its commitment to the success of the local community. It often plays a significant role in the cultural and social life of Murray, maintaining strong traditions and encouraging student participation in athletics, arts, and leadership programs. By prioritizing both character development and scholastic achievement, the school strives to prepare its students to become productive, engaged citizens within the Murray community and beyond.
For more information, contact Murray Middle School at (270) 753-5125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 753-5125
MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Murray, KY with about 607 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Murray Independent
- Total Students:
- 607
- Teachers:
- 35.27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 607 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.4%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.