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Best Schools in Murray, IA
Murray, IA has 14 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,083 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Murray greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murray, IA
The top high schools in Murray, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Interstate 35 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
2. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
4. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students
5. Murray Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
6. Clarke Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murray, IA
The top middle schools in Murray, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murray, IA
The top elementary schools in Murray, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Interstate 35 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
2. Mount Ayr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
3. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students
4. East Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. Murray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
6. Clarke Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
7. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 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.
Questions About Schools in Murray, IA
How many schools are in Murray, IA?
Murray, IA has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,083 students in total.
How do schools in Murray perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Murray score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Murray greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murray?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 66%
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- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Murray
2 of 2 schools in Murray carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Murray. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.