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Murray Elementary School

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Murray Elementary School ranks 323 rd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

323^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 44% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Murray Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Murray Community School District in Murray, Iowa. The school has 163 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2. Murray Elementary's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high ranking of 42 out of 603 Iowa elementary schools in 2018-2019 and a low ranking of 414 out of 567 in 2020-2021. The school's current ranking is 323 out of 576 Iowa elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One key area of concern for Murray Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.2% to 23.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to the state averages, with some strong performance in 4th and 5th-grade Mathematics but lagging behind in areas like 3rd-grade English Language Arts and Science. Additionally, Murray Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 26.76% to 53.99% over the past few years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When comparing Murray Elementary to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Interstate 35 Elementary consistently outperforms Murray Elementary in test scores, while East Union Elementary also demonstrates stronger academic performance, particularly in 4th and 5th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Clarke Community Elementary has lower test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, similar to Murray Elementary.

165

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,805

Per pupil spending ?

49.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174-0187

(641) 447-2517

District: Murray Community School District

Students who attend Murray Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Murray Junior/Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Iowa avg71%

323^rd of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

243^rd of 313Murray Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	51.1	323 of 576	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.8	263 of 557	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.0	201 of 565	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.2	372 of 574	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.9	414 of 567	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	85.9	42 of 603	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	67.7	183 of 567	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.6	171 of 574	70.2%	★★★★☆
2016	44.3	405 of 599	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	50.5	385 of 616	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.8	295 of 603	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.7	144 of 624	76.9%	★★★★☆
2012	66.4	198 of 626	68.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics73%~ state avg

Science71%+7 vs state

English Language Arts67%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Murray Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	216 Sherman	Murray	50174	Clarke County	Murray Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 447-2517	165	12	14.3	49.7%	160 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	51.1	323^rd of 576 public elementary schools	43.9%		58.8	263^rd of 557 public elementary schools	52.8%	60	47.8	75.0	81.0		56.5	80.0	85.7		71.4	$11,805	$727	$11,078
Clarke Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	231 S Kossuth St	Osceola	50213	Clarke County	Clarke Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 342-6320	652	55	11.8	60.1%	332 (50.9%)	4 (0.6%)	281 (43.1%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.0%)	17 (2.6%)	13	513^th of 576 public elementary schools	10.9%		11.3	505^th of 557 public elementary schools	9.3%	8	48.7	60.4	54.5		53.9	57.1	50.6		49.4	$12,335	$680	$11,656
East Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1916 High School Dr.	Afton	50830	Union County	East Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 347-5411	201	18	10.8	55.7%	189 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	58.5	271^st of 576 public elementary schools	53.0%		78	83^rd of 557 public elementary schools	85.1%	188	58.8	93.9	79.2		76.5	81.8	58.3		70.8	$14,373	$1,097	$13,276
Interstate 35 Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	445 East North Street	Truro	50257	Madison County	Interstate 35 Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 765-4901	458	34	13.5	22.9%	432 (94.3%)	3 (0.7%)	15 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	72.6	141^st of 576 public elementary schools	75.5%		63.2	221^st of 557 public elementary schools	60.3%	80	77.4	84.5	81.8	84.7	75.5	84.3	80.0	78.0	80.0	$12,787	$398	$12,388

Frequently Asked Questions about Murray Elementary School

What district is Murray Elementary School in?

Murray Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Murray Elementary School?

Students at Murray Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Murray Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 165 students attended Murray Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Murray Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Murray Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Murray Junior/Senior High

Is Murray Elementary School a good school?

Murray Elementary School ranks 323^rd of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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