CHARLES P MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Charles P Murray Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Hanover County Schools school district, located in Wilmington, NC with about 950 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 55 teachers, Charles P Murray Middle 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.

Charles P. Murray Middle School is a public middle school located in Wilmington, North Carolina, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the New Hanover County School District. Situated near the Halyburton Park area, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. The school utilizes a middle-school model designed to support the unique social, emotional, and intellectual transitions of early adolescence.

Beyond its core curriculum, Murray Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs, which encourage students to engage with their peers and the local community. The school maintains a strong focus on utilizing technology in the classroom and promoting parental involvement to ensure student success. By providing a structured yet supportive setting, Murray Middle aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school while cultivating a lifelong passion for learning.

For more information, contact Charles P Murray Middle at (910) 790-2363 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412
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CHARLES P MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wilmington, NC with about 950 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
950
Teachers:
55.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 950 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLES P MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.8%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black or African American
4.5%
Asian
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.