Serving 686 students in grades 6-8, Murray Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Murray Middle School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Murray Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5777 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
49%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Murray Middle School's ranking?
Murray Middle School is ranked #5777 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Murray Middle School often compared to?
Murray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Monroe Middle School, Jacobsen Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Murray Middle School?
686 students attend Murray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Murray Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murray Middle School?
Murray Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Murray Middle School offer ?
Murray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murray Middle School part of?
Murray Middle School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
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How do you address harassment and bullying. So far my grandsons are still getting harassed by the older kids. This have been reported a number of times. Nothing has been done. Do We need to take this to the next level?
Teachers really want the students to learn. They don't put up with nonsense. The History and Math departments cannot be described in words ... my 3 children have received the BEST education at this school
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