Murray Middle School

Murray Independent
801 Main St
Murray, KY 42071
653 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
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.
653
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    492 (75.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (6.6 %)
  • Black
    41 (6.3 %)
  • Asian
    17 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Murray Independent
Phone: (270)753-5125
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 266
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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 4 129
Grade 5 106
Grade 6 121
Grade 7 149
Grade 8 148
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Calloway County Middle School
Calloway County
674 Students
2112 College Farm Rd
Murray, KY 42071 (1.9 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th