Virginia L. Murray Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 3251 Morgantown Road
       Charlottesville, VA  22903-7053


(434) 977-4599

District: Albemarle County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,781 Help


Students who attend Virginia L. Murray Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Joseph T. Henley Middle
High:    Western Albemarle High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Asian:
9.6%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.9% Help


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Compare Details Virginia L. Murray Elementary ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.83. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Asian (9.6%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Virginia L. Murray Elementary is 14.1. 11 elementary schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Virginia L. Murray Elementary is $11,781, which is the 6th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Albemarle County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Virginia L. Murray Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia L. Murray Elementary 10th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Virginia L. Murray Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Albemarle County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Albemarle County Public Schools 47th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Virginia L. Murray Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Virginia L. Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 88.27 23rd 1062 97.8%
2006 81.75 90th 1071 91.6%
2007 90.78 9th 1083 99.2%
2008 83.77 50th 1081 95.4%
2009 90.54 4th 1082 99.6%
2010 86.67 18th 1113 98.4%
2011 88.22 13th 1117 98.8%
2012 81.51 112th 1117 90.0%
2013 85.82 78th 1120 93.0%
2014 91.98 12th 1110 98.9%
2015 81.57 132nd 1100 88.0%
2016 85.74 64th 1096 94.2%
2017 85.27 79th 1099 92.8%
2018 89.46 39th 1097 96.4%
2019 85.83 63rd 1105 94.3%
2021 90.42 66th 1103 94.0%
2022 92.27 24th 1109 97.8%
2023 93.83 10th 1114 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Virginia L. Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.15 26th 1100 97.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Virginia L. Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.40 7th 1093 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at Virginia L. Murray Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.10 12th 984 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Virginia L. Murray Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Open Quote Excellent, caring, positive, engaging...Murray is all of these! Best School in Albemarle County. It is a public/private...a public school that has all the benefits of a private school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Virginia L. Murray Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 249 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 254 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 231 7 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1996 231 7 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1997 229 8 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1998 231 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 256 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 236 12 5 1 0 n/a n/a -4 250
2001 213 6 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 240 9 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 240 9 15 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 266 10 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 251 9 17 9 0 n/a n/a 5 291
2006 233 10 17 10 0 n/a n/a 3 273
2007 225 11 25 16 0 n/a n/a 4 281
2008 212 9 20 15 0 n/a n/a 7 263
2009 222 5 12 10 0 n/a n/a 5 254
2010 220 7 20 11 0 n/a n/a 7 265
2011 221 6 19 13 0 1 12 0 272
2012 205 12 14 12 0 0 14 0 257
2013 213 12 14 12 0 0 12 0 263
2014 208 14 16 15 0 0 16 0 269
2015 208 15 16 13 0 0 12 0 264
2016 196 13 16 14 0 0 18 0 257
2017 183 8 17 15 1 0 22 0 246
2018 198 9 21 13 1 0 24 0 266
2019 198 11 16 13 1 2 29 0 270
2020 192 7 16 13 1 2 25 0 256
2021 172 6 17 14 1 3 22 0 235
2022 194 13 21 13 1 2 24 0 268
2023 206 10 27 16 1 2 20 0 282

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 Virginia L. Murray Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 259 17.5 14.8 n/a
1994 263 16.6 n/a 3.8
1995 248 n/a 0.0 5.6
1996 248 n/a 0.0 5.6
1997 245 n/a 0.0 6.5
1998 239 n/a 0.0 6.7
1999 268 21.0 12.8 10.8
2000 250 n/a 0.0 11
2001 229 19.4 11.8 7.4
2002 267 26.3 10.2 5.6
2003 267 26.3 10.2 5.6
2004 297 22.7 13.1 4.4
2005 291 21.2 13.7 7
2006 273 23.0 11.9 11.1
2007 281 24.0 11.7 5.1
2008 263 15.4 17.1 5.9
2009 254 15.6 16.3 4
2010 265 15.3 17.3 5.4
2011 272 16.8 16.1 7
2012 257 17.1 14.9 9.3
2013 263 17.5 15.0 11.4
2014 269 18.2 14.7 12.6
2015 264 18.0 14.6 8.7
2016 257 17.0 15.1 8.9
2017 246 18.7 13.0 10.2
2018 266 17.2 15.4 9
2019 270 20.2 13.3 7.4
2020 256 18.7 13.6 6.6
2021 235 18.2 12.8 n/a
2022 268 20.0 13.4 6.3
2023 282 20.0 14.1 8.9

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 Virginia L. Murray Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 259 17.5 14.8 n/a
1994 263 16.6 n/a 3.8
1995 248 n/a 0.0 5.6
1996 248 n/a 0.0 5.6
1997 245 n/a 0.0 6.5
1998 239 n/a 0.0 6.7
1999 268 21.0 12.8 10.8
2000 250 n/a 0.0 11
2001 229 19.4 11.8 7.4
2002 267 26.3 10.2 5.6
2003 267 26.3 10.2 5.6
2004 297 22.7 13.1 4.4
2005 291 21.2 13.7 7
2006 273 23.0 11.9 11.1
2007 281 24.0 11.7 5.1
2008 263 15.4 17.1 5.9
2009 254 15.6 16.3 4
2010 265 15.3 17.3 5.4
2011 272 16.8 16.1 7
2012 257 17.1 14.9 9.3
2013 263 17.5 15.0 11.4
2014 269 18.2 14.7 12.6
2015 264 18.0 14.6 8.7
2016 257 17.0 15.1 8.9
2017 246 18.7 13.0 10.2
2018 266 17.2 15.4 9
2019 270 20.2 13.3 7.4
2020 256 18.7 13.6 6.6
2021 235 18.2 12.8 n/a
2022 268 20.0 13.4 6.3
2023 282 20.0 14.1 8.9

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 Virginia L. Murray Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $681 (6.9%) $9,206 (93.1%) $9,886
2020 $00 (0.0%) $10,735 (100.0%) $10,735
2021 $59 (0.5%) $11,722 (99.5%) $11,781

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Virginia L. Murray Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 10th of 1114 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia L. Murray Elementary)9591.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)7964.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia L. Murray Elementary)8989.1
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)7064.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia L. Murray Elementary)90100
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)8269.1
 12.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia L. Murray Elementary)9095.9
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)7572.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia L. Murray Elementary)10095.5
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Albemarle County Public Schools)8268.9
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Virginia L. Murray Elementary)9093.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Albemarle County Public Schools)7763
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia L. Murray Elementary)9495.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Albemarle County Public Schools)7871.7
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students270282
 4.4%
African American1110
 9.1%
American Indian11
Asian1627
 68.8%
Hispanic1316
 23.1%
Pacific Islander22
White198206
 4%
Two or More Races2920
 31%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.4%8.9%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Virginia L. Murray Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Virginia L. Murray Elementary.

Yes! Virginia L. Murray Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Virginia L. Murray Elementary are 73% White, 10% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Students who attend Virginia L. Murray Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph T. Henley Middle
High : Western Albemarle High


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