Murphey Traditional Academy

Guilford County Schools
2306 Ontario Street
Greensboro, NC 27403
305 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Murphey Traditional Academy, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a magnet school within the Guilford County Schools district that emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics educational philosophy. As a "traditional" academy, the school is characterized by a disciplined environment, a rigorous curriculum, and a focus on high academic standards. It often employs specific pedagogical methods designed to promote order and academic consistency, aiming to provide students with a strong foundational education in core subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.

Beyond its academic structure, Murphey Traditional Academy is known for its commitment to character development and parental involvement. The school typically mandates a standardized dress code and emphasizes clear behavioral expectations, which are intended to minimize distractions and foster a professional, focused atmosphere for learning. By combining a conventional instructional approach with strong community support, Murphey seeks to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a supportive and highly organized school culture.
305
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    162 (53.1%)
  • Hispanic
    88 (28.9%)
  • Asian
    34 (11.1%)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.3%)
  • White
    9 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Guilford County Schools
Phone: (336)294-7380
Website: http://murphey.gcsnc.com/pages/Murphey_Traditional_Academy
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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
Kindergarten 90
Grade 1 46
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 38
Grade 5 44
Gender Ratio