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

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students

2. Creston High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

3. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students

4. Clarke Community High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students

5. Murray Jr/sr High

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students

2. Creston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

3. Clarke Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students

2. East Union Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students

3. North Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students

4. Interstate 35 Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 334 Students

5. Murray Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students

6. Clarke Community Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

4,430

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

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

A

7.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

894 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Murray, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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