Sebastian Middle School vs. R J Murray Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 654 students in grades 6-8, Sebastian 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 59% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 695 students in grades 6-8, R J Murray 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 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
654 students
695 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1112 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1514 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
244
240
Grade 7 Students
209
242
Grade 8 Students
201
213
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
11%
% Black
11%
20%
% White
72%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
