L. A. Ainger Middle School vs. Murdock Middle School
Should you attend L. A. Ainger Middle School or Murdock Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades 6-8, L. A. Ainger Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, Murdock Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
720 students
577 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2162 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
232
191
Grade 7 Students
240
201
Grade 8 Students
248
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
24%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
81%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
