Summary
Murphy Middle is a public middle school located in Murphy, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 925 students. It is part of the Plano Independent School District, which is ranked 230 out of 961 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Murphy Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Texas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.
Murphy Middle consistently outperforms the Plano Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Murphy Middle's proficiency rates in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were 80.07%, 81.4%, and 78.27%, respectively, compared to the district's 65.9%, 64.74%, and 68.62%, and the state's 54.21%, 51.69%, and 56.39%. The school also ranks highly in the state for its performance across different student subgroups. Additionally, Murphy Middle has consistently low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.8% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the state average.
When compared to nearby schools within the Plano Independent School District, such as Bowman Middle and Otto Middle, Murphy Middle consistently outperforms its peers in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in STAAR tests and lower dropout rates. The school's performance is also impressive when compared to schools outside the Plano ISD, such as Grady Burnett J.H. and Willow Springs Middle, which have similar or slightly higher academic performance, but Murphy Middle still maintains a strong competitive edge.
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