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McMurray Middle School

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McMurray Middle School ranks 55 th of 514 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

55^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 514 Washington Middle Schools

Better than 89% of Washington middle schools

Summary

McMurray Middle School is a public school serving 355 students in grades 6–8 on Vashon Island, a relatively small and close-knit community in the Seattle-area region, and is part of the highly rated Vashon Island School District. The district ranks 7th out of 238 Washington districts, while McMurray ranks 55th out of 514 schools for 2025–2026, placing it in the 89th percentile statewide. Its 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio and $18,890 in per-student spending are competitive but not exceptional compared with nearby schools.

McMurray’s strongest academic areas are math and science. In 2025–2026, 65.77% of students met standards in math and 68.50% in science, well above Washington averages of 43.11% and 50.95%. Math was especially strong: only Rainier Prep had a slightly higher result among the listed nearby schools, while McMurray outperformed Harbor Ridge Middle School and John Sedgwick Middle School by substantial margins. English Language Arts performance was also above the state average at 64.17%, but it was below the district’s 69.05% and has declined from 69.59% in 2023–2024. Seventh-grade math, at 58.77%, is another area to watch because it trails McMurray’s sixth- and eighth-grade results.

The school’s special education results stand out: its effectiveness ranking for special education students reached the 94th percentile statewide in 2025–2026 and has remained very strong for three years. At the same time, recent subgroup rankings for students from lower-income households and Hispanic students have fallen, so families may want to ask how the school is tracking progress and providing support across student groups. McMurray’s 23.1% free- or reduced-price lunch rate is lower than rates at most comparison schools, including Glacier Middle School, Chinook Middle School, and Lakota Middle School. Overall, McMurray is a stable, high-performing school, with the clearest opportunities in ELA, seventh-grade math consistency, and equitable outcomes.

355

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,890

Per pupil spending ?

23.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

9329 SW Cemetery Rd
Vashon, WA 98070

(206) 463-9168

District: Vashon Island School District

Students who attend McMurray Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vashon Island High School

Feeder schools for McMurray Middle School:

Elementary:

Chautauqua Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.8%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Two or more races:

10.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2011 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Washington average (65% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Washington middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2011

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg66%

Washington avg48%

55^th of 514

Washington public middle schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 4 pts since 2019

From top 14% (2019) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 238Vashon Island School District among Washington 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	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	88.5	55 of 514	89.3%	★★★★☆
2025	88.7	58 of 534	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	89.5	51 of 535	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	88.2	55 of 539	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.4	97 of 541	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	102 of 529	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	83.7	74 of 512	85.5%	★★★★☆
2013	85.3	44 of 498	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	84.8	46 of 497	90.7%	★★★★★
2011	88.7	29 of 492	94.1%	★★★★★
2010	87.5	31 of 483	93.6%	★★★★★
2009	77.0	82 of 476	82.8%	★★★★☆
2008	77.6	78 of 466	83.3%	★★★★☆
2007	82.8	54 of 463	88.3%	★★★★☆
2006	87.6	35 of 449	92.2%	★★★★★
2005	90.9	28 of 425	93.4%	★★★★★
2004	80.5	63 of 421	85.0%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	86.3	55 of 443	87.6%	★★★★☆
2025	87.2	53 of 471	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	88.9	42 of 464	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	78.0	89 of 464	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	67.3	132 of 479	72.4%	★★★★☆
2021	67.8	123 of 469	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	59 of 452	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	55 of 376	85.4%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	142 of 347	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.6	104 of 347	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	82.8	37 of 344	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.7	41 of 336	87.8%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	62 of 360	82.8%	★★★★☆
2021	64.9	84 of 353	76.2%	★★★★☆
2019	86.5	29 of 344	91.6%	★★★★★
2018	84.0	31 of 259	88.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	46.8	230 of 453	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	66.8	114 of 457	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	72.0	83 of 455	81.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	63 of 463	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	63.1	118 of 475	75.2%	★★★★☆
2021	75.0	50 of 458	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	66.2	108 of 448	75.9%	★★★★☆
2018	42.7	202 of 349	42.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	43 of 454	90.5%	★★★★★
2025	88.0	55 of 472	88.3%	★★★★☆
2024	89.0	52 of 466	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	92.5	35 of 470	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	86.6	55 of 480	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	85.6	60 of 476	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	83.7	66 of 453	85.4%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2025	93.7	13 of 246	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	74.0	51 of 244	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	55 of 257	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	67.8	59 of 250	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	57.5	106 of 246	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	88.0	14 of 226	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	85.6	19 of 186	89.8%	★★★★★
2024	87.7	16 of 179	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	80.4	16 of 167	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	64.3	42 of 199	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	83.3	15 of 210	92.9%	★★★★★
2019	52.2	70 of 231	69.7%	★★★★☆
2018	60.3	65 of 268	75.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Washington percentile	Rating
2026	88.3	42 of 453	90.7%	★★★★★
2025	86.4	55 of 488	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	85.6	60 of 486	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	86.6	50 of 488	89.8%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	97 of 488	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	85 of 480	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	80.7	74 of 470	84.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Multi-racial (2025)95th percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2026)94th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)91st percentile~ school

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

Female (2026)88th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)59th percentile-30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)49th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Washington (2025-2026) ?

Science68%+18 vs state

Math66%+23 vs state

English Language Arts64%+11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WCAS Science (2026)			SBAC English Language Arts (2026)					SBAC Math (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WCAS Science 5th Grade	WCAS Science 8th Grade	WCAS Science All Grades	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts All Grades	SBAC Math 5th Grade	SBAC Math 6th Grade	SBAC Math 7th Grade	SBAC Math 8th Grade	SBAC Math All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McMurray Middle School	Public	6-8	9329 SW Cemetery Rd	Vashon	98070	King County	Vashon Island School District	No	No	No	No	(206) 463-9168	355	18	19.5	23.1%	262 (73.8%)	3 (0.8%)	44 (12.4%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.7%)	88.5	55^th of 514 public middle schools	89.3%		88.7	58^th of 534 public middle schools	89.1%	3		68.5	68.5		66.4	64.0	62.0	64.2		70.8	58.8	66.9	65.8	$18,890	$298	$18,592
Sylvester Middle School	Public	6-8	16222 Sylvester Road SW	Burien	98166	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-6000	582	30	19.3	49.5%	217 (37.3%)	49 (8.4%)	189 (32.5%)	48 (8.2%)	9 (1.5%)	11 (1.9%)	57 (9.8%)	42.3	282^nd of 514 public middle schools	45.1%		38	319^th of 534 public middle schools	40.3%	37		49.1	49.1		42.5	41.1	45.2	42.7		31.9	33.8	36.0	33.8	$21,126	$1,327	$19,799
John Sedgwick Middle School	Public	6-8	8995 SE Sedgwick Rd	Port Orchard	98366	Kitsap County	South Kitsap School District	No	No	No	No	(360) 874-6090	731	42	17.2	39.8%	519 (71.0%)	3 (0.4%)	94 (12.9%)	9 (1.2%)	8 (1.1%)	6 (0.8%)	92 (12.6%)	76.2	113^th of 514 public middle schools	78.0%		74	113^th of 534 public middle schools	78.8%			63.6	63.6		52.0	69.2	64.6	62.0		42.7	58.7	42.9	48.3	$18,556	$572	$17,984
Cascade Middle School	Public	6-8	11212 10th Ave Sw	Seattle	98146	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-5500	671	40	16.8	73.3%	45 (6.7%)	76 (11.3%)	327 (48.7%)	156 (23.2%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.0%)	54 (8.0%)	13.8	459^th of 514 public middle schools	10.7%		12.4	481^st of 534 public middle schools	9.9%	22		23.7	23.7		32.1	34.8	26.2	30.9		18.2	22.4	12.2	17.5	$20,983	$1,532	$19,451
Pacific Middle School	Public	6-8	615 S 200th St	Des Moines	98198	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-5800	604	33	18.5	74.3%	82 (13.6%)	102 (16.9%)	221 (36.6%)	112 (18.5%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (4.3%)	58 (9.6%)	12.1	468^th of 514 public middle schools	8.9%		11.8	487^th of 534 public middle schools	8.8%	19		20.6	20.6		21.6	31.3	35.8	29.3		10.1	17.2	20.4	15.7	$20,856	$1,431	$19,425
Glacier Middle School	Public	6-8	2450 South 142nd Street	SeaTac	98168	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-5300	803	35	22.7	75.5%	50 (6.2%)	61 (7.6%)	477 (59.4%)	126 (15.7%)	8 (1.0%)	27 (3.4%)	49 (6.1%)	4.1	509^th of 514 public middle schools	1.0%		4.4	528^th of 534 public middle schools	1.1%	19		16.1	16.1		11.3	21.7	15.0	16.0		7.7	11.3	9.5	9.5	$20,164	$1,544	$18,620
Chinook Middle School	Public	6-8	18650 42nd Ave S	SeaTac	98188	King County	Highline School District	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 631-5700	620	36	17.3	72.9%	70 (11.3%)	120 (19.4%)	248 (40.0%)	97 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.6%)	38 (6.1%)	13.5	463^rd of 514 public middle schools	9.9%		15.6	464^th of 534 public middle schools	13.1%	1		33.3	33.3		27.0	28.3	32.5	29.4		13.2	12.7	20.6	15.7	$21,795	$1,517	$20,278
David T. Denny International Middle School	Public	6-8	2601 SW Kenyon St	Seattle	98126	King County	Seattle School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(206) 252-9000	722	45	16.1	58.3%	179 (24.8%)	148 (20.5%)	204 (28.3%)	88 (12.2%)	4 (0.6%)	12 (1.7%)	81 (11.2%)	54	214^th of 514 public middle schools	58.4%		40.6	303^rd of 534 public middle schools	43.3%	89		44.3	44.3		47.8	53.8	52.1	51.2		36.0	40.4	40.7	39.0	$23,858	$741	$23,117
Rainier Prep	Public, Charter	5-8	10211 12th Ave S	Seattle	98168	King County	Rainier Prep Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(206) 494-5979	359	25	14.6	74.1%	19 (5.3%)	182 (50.7%)	108 (30.1%)	30 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.0%)	90.2	48^th of 514 public middle schools	90.7%		71.8	126^th of 534 public middle schools	76.4%	78	78.9	55.0	66.9	67.8	71.1	80.7	64.8	71.0	65.6	70.0	71.6	63.7	67.7	$21,731	$3,615	$18,116
Lakota Middle School	Public	6-8	1415 SW 314th St	Federal Way	98023	King County	Federal Way School District	No	No	No	No	(253) 945-4800	645	33	19.7	71.2%	134 (20.8%)	107 (16.6%)	219 (34.0%)	48 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.7%)	98 (15.2%)	39.6	295^th of 514 public middle schools	42.6%		28	391^st of 534 public middle schools	26.8%	96		47.8	47.8		39.0	46.6	47.8	44.3		31.8	23.0	33.7	29.4	$18,771	$1,099	$17,671

Frequently Asked Questions about McMurray Middle School

What district is McMurray Middle School in?

Vashon Island School District

What is the racial makeup of McMurray Middle School?

Students at McMurray Middle School are 74% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend McMurray Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 355 students attended McMurray Middle School.

Is McMurray Middle School a good school?

McMurray Middle School ranks 55^th of 514 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of McMurray Middle School attend?

Students who attend McMurray Middle School usually go on to attend Vashon Island High School

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