Murray Middle School vs. Twin Cities Academy
Should you attend Murray Middle School or Twin Cities Academy? 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
Top Rankings
Murray Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Twin Cities Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 538 students in grades 6-8, Murray Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 512 students in grades 6-12, Twin Cities Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
538 students
512 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1521 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1623 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
20-24%
Graduation Rate
n/a
80-89%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
185
45
Grade 7 Students
180
61
Grade 8 Students
173
76
Grade 9 Students
-
121
Grade 10 Students
-
76
Grade 11 Students
-
66
Grade 12 Students
-
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
19%
16%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
25%
26%
% White
31%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%
