Murray Middle School

www.spps.org

576 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Murray Middle School, located in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district, the school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum balanced with social-emotional development. Known for its strong sense of community, Murray aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school offers a diverse range of programming, including elective courses in the arts, world languages, and technology to help students explore their interests. Murray is also noted for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to its well-established reputation within the local neighborhood. By prioritizing both academic excellence and a welcoming culture, Murray Middle School strives to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body while encouraging engagement in both extracurricular activities and community service.

576

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murray Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	76
Black	152
Asian	104
Two or More	63
American Indian	5

White
176 (30.6%)
Black
152 (26.4%)
Asian
104 (18.1%)
Hispanic
76 (13.2%)
Two or More
63 (10.9%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)293-8740
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 213

Grade 7 178

Grade 8 185