For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 145 students in Murray, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Murray, IA is Murray Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Murray have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Murray, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Murray, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Murray, IA include Murray Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Murray?
1 public middle schools are located in Murray.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray?
Murray public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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