Charles P Murray Middle

655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy
Wilmington, NC 28412

www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/murray/

882 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

882

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles P Murray Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	702
Hispanic	56
Black	54
Asian	17
Two or More	45
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	6

White
702 (79.6 %)
Hispanic
56 (6.3 %)
Black
54 (6.1 %)
Two or More
45 (5.1 %)
Asian
17 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	New Hanover County Schools
Phone:	(910)790-2363
Website:	http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/murray/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	284
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 307

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 289