Best Schools in Murray, IA
Murray, IA has a total of 14 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,430 students attend Murray, IA schools. On average, schools in Murray score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Murray exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Murray, IA
Murray, IA has 5 high schools with 1,766 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Murray score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Murray exceed expectations.
1. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
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Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
2. Creston High School
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
3. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
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Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students
4. Clarke Community High School
SchoolGrade
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
5. Murray Jr/sr High
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Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murray, IA
Murray, IA has 3 middle schools with 830 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Murray score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Murray greatly exceed expectations.
1. Interstate 35 Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students
2. Creston Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
3. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murray, IA
Murray, IA has 6 elementary schools with 1,834 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Murray score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Murray exceed expectations.
1. Mount Ayr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students
2. East Union Elementary
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East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
3. North Elementary School
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Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students
4. Interstate 35 Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 334 Students
5. Murray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
6. Clarke Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murray, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murray, IA has a total population of 1,573 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murray, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Murray, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murray, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murray, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Murray, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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