Murray Middle School

About Murray Middle School

Murray Middle School is an innovative, progressive school located in the heart of a small town in the Midwest. The school has a long history of excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. Murray Middle School is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on student success and achievement, and strives to provide a rigorous, well-rounded education for all students.
At Murray Middle School, students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop their talents. The school offers a variety of classes and activities, from the traditional core subjects to more specialized classes such as music, art, and foreign language. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, from sports to clubs and organizations.
Murray Middle School is committed to creating a community of learners who are responsible, respectful, and successful. The school has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and strives to create an environment where all students feel respected and valued. The school also has a strong focus on community service and volunteerism, and encourages students to be active citizens in their community.
Murray Middle School is a great place for students to learn, grow, and thrive. With its commitment to excellence and its focus on student success, Murray Middle School is a great place for students to explore their interests, develop their talents, and make the most of their middle school experience.

Address:	200 E. Drummond Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone:	(760) 499-1820
Site:	murray.ssusd.org
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	715 students

Overview Murray Middle School

Murray Middle School serves 715 students in grades 6-8.
Murray Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Murray Middle School

Murray Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Murray Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.