R J Murray Middle School

Public 6-8

 150 N Holmes Blvd
       St Augustine, FL  32084-2485


(904) 547-8470

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
366th of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,878 Help


Students who attend R J Murray Middle School usually attend:

High:    St. Augustine High School

Feeder schools for R J Murray Middle School:

Elementary:    James A. Webster Elementary School
    Osceola Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.6%
African American:
19.7%
Hispanic:
10.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Compare Details R J Murray Middle School ranks better than 69.1% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked middle schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.6%), African American (19.7%), Hispanic (10.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R J Murray Middle School is 16.1, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the St. Johns School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R J Murray Middle School is $10,878, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the St. Johns School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

R J Murray Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks R J Murray Middle School 366th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See R J Murray Middle School in the ranking list.)

St. Johns:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Johns 4th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for R J Murray Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.92 196th 593 66.9%
2005 53.49 309th 602 48.7%
2006 46.89 380th 675 43.7%
2007 54.56 355th 736 51.8%
2008 53.61 372nd 740 49.7%
2009 53.69 388th 780 50.3%
2010 53.85 422nd 839 49.7%
2011 49.67 487th 891 45.3%
2012 49.76 466th 897 48.0%
2013 50.91 474th 956 50.4%
2014 52.87 472nd 999 52.8%
2016 70.41 270th 997 72.9%
2017 63.40 346th 1031 66.4%
2018 57.51 416th 1035 59.8%
2019 59.37 425th 1099 61.3%
2021 55.94 468th 1136 58.8%
2022 54.08 490th 1148 57.3%
2023 66.64 364th 1177 69.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Open Quote I am moving my son out of this school. This Administration does not have a clue about what is happening there. Students are being bullied, teachers are allowed to curse at students. Come on people. Close Quote



Enrollment information for R J Murray Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 716 176 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 908
1989 752 164 5 9 2 n/a n/a 0 932
1990 803 153 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 973
1991 876 161 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1054
1992 700 167 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 885
1993 769 204 9 17 0 n/a n/a 0 999
1994 844 207 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1070
1995 466 174 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1996 466 174 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1997 497 162 2 18 2 n/a n/a 0 681
1998 464 167 3 15 3 n/a n/a 0 652
1999 478 159 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 657
2000 430 153 1 15 3 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 408 171 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2002 469 177 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2003 469 177 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2004 509 178 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 713
2005 589 192 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 804
2006 643 202 11 19 1 n/a n/a 0 876
2007 637 192 17 30 0 n/a n/a 16 892
2008 585 179 19 31 1 n/a n/a 14 829
2009 510 146 12 30 0 n/a n/a 12 710
2010 447 159 6 27 0 n/a n/a 0 639
2011 452 165 7 41 0 0 13 0 678
2012 465 168 9 37 0 0 21 0 700
2013 505 173 14 49 2 0 17 0 760
2014 504 171 14 61 0 3 28 0 781
2015 508 146 15 48 0 3 25 0 745
2016 485 135 12 49 0 2 25 0 708
2017 492 148 12 60 0 3 31 0 746
2018 551 173 12 74 0 3 24 0 837
2019 509 158 10 61 1 2 24 0 765
2020 457 142 9 75 0 3 32 0 718
2021 397 145 10 60 1 2 30 0 645
2022 406 140 9 64 1 0 24 0 644
2023 435 137 9 76 2 4 32 0 695

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at R J Murray Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 908 56.0 16.2 25
1989 932 55.0 16.9 50.8
1990 973 57.0 17.0 23.7
1991 1054 59.0 17.8 26
1992 885 57.0 15.5 24.1
1993 999 51.0 19.6 26.3
1994 1070 53.0 20.2 26.3
1995 654 40.0 16.4 37.5
1996 654 40.0 16.4 37.5
1997 681 42.0 16.2 36.4
1998 652 44.0 14.8 35.4
1999 657 42.0 15.6 47.9
2000 602 38.0 15.8 41.5
2001 592 39.0 15.2 44.9
2002 670 38.0 17.6 48.7
2003 670 38.0 17.6 48.7
2004 713 39.0 18.3 45.2
2005 804 42.0 19.1 45.8
2006 876 45.0 19.5 40.8
2007 892 45.0 19.8 41.8
2008 829 50.0 16.6 49.1
2009 710 39.1 19.7 45.1
2010 639 33.5 19.0 52.9
2011 678 37.0 18.3 53.4
2012 700 38.0 18.4 54.9
2013 760 39.0 19.4 52.4
2014 781 45.0 17.3 54.9
2015 745 44.0 16.9 52.2
2016 708 43.0 16.4 49.7
2017 746 44.0 16.9 51.1
2018 837 45.0 18.6 49
2019 765 46.6 16.4 43.3
2020 718 41.0 17.5 44.4
2021 645 42.0 15.3 53.8
2022 644 37.0 17.4 48.8
2023 695 43.0 16.1 49.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio R J Murray Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 908 56.0 16.2 25
1989 932 55.0 16.9 50.8
1990 973 57.0 17.0 23.7
1991 1054 59.0 17.8 26
1992 885 57.0 15.5 24.1
1993 999 51.0 19.6 26.3
1994 1070 53.0 20.2 26.3
1995 654 40.0 16.4 37.5
1996 654 40.0 16.4 37.5
1997 681 42.0 16.2 36.4
1998 652 44.0 14.8 35.4
1999 657 42.0 15.6 47.9
2000 602 38.0 15.8 41.5
2001 592 39.0 15.2 44.9
2002 670 38.0 17.6 48.7
2003 670 38.0 17.6 48.7
2004 713 39.0 18.3 45.2
2005 804 42.0 19.1 45.8
2006 876 45.0 19.5 40.8
2007 892 45.0 19.8 41.8
2008 829 50.0 16.6 49.1
2009 710 39.1 19.7 45.1
2010 639 33.5 19.0 52.9
2011 678 37.0 18.3 53.4
2012 700 38.0 18.4 54.9
2013 760 39.0 19.4 52.4
2014 781 45.0 17.3 54.9
2015 745 44.0 16.9 52.2
2016 708 43.0 16.4 49.7
2017 746 44.0 16.9 51.1
2018 837 45.0 18.6 49
2019 765 46.6 16.4 43.3
2020 718 41.0 17.5 44.4
2021 645 42.0 15.3 53.8
2022 644 37.0 17.4 48.8
2023 695 43.0 16.1 49.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for R J Murray Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $440 (6.2%) $6,637 (93.8%) $7,077
2019 $528 (6.5%) $7,647 (93.5%) $8,175
2020 $407 (4.7%) $8,274 (95.3%) $8,680
2021 $623 (6.1%) $9,587 (93.9%) $10,210
2022 $484 (4.4%) $10,395 (95.6%) $10,878

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on R J Murray Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 425th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 364th of 1177 Middle schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (R J Murray Middle School)6151
 10%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7470
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (R J Murray Middle School)5156
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)7474
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (R J Murray Middle School)5753
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7268
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (R J Murray Middle School)6053
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)8074
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (R J Murray Middle School)6148
 13%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)7168
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (R J Murray Middle School)4322
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)7862
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (R J Murray Middle School)5458
 4%
   8th Grade Science (St. Johns)7271
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (R J Murray Middle School)7562
 13%
   End of Course Civics (St. Johns)9085
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (R J Murray Middle School)10080
 20%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (St. Johns)8077
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (R J Murray Middle School)10091
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (St. Johns)8177
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students765695
 9.2%
African American158137
 13.3%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian109
 10%
Hispanic6176
 24.6%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White509435
 14.5%
Two or More Races2432
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%49.6%
 6.4%


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Students at R J Murray Middle School are 63% White, 20% African American, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend R J Murray Middle School usually go on to attend St. Augustine High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 695 students attended R J Murray Middle School.

R J Murray Middle School ranks 366th of 1185 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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