Murphy Middle
#49 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#758 of 15,369 nationally
About Murphy Middle
Murphy Middle is a public middle located in Murphy, in the Plano ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 901 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 49th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (41th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 901.
There are 4 schools in Murphy; Murphy Middle ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)81%
- Reading proficiency (30%)76%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Murphy Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 81%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murphy Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Boggess El
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 549 m away
McMillen H S
Murphy · Public other · Grades 9–10
1,010 students · 553 m away
Tibbals El
Wylie · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
609 students · 1.1 km away
R V Groves El
Wylie · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
680 students · 1.6 km away
Hunt El
Murphy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students · 2.1 km away
Schell El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students · 2.7 km away
Miller El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students · 3.4 km away
Plano East SR H S
Plano · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,033 students · 3.7 km away
Wylie H S
Wylie · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,189 students · 3.9 km away
Raymond B Cooper J H
Wylie · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,019 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Seabrook Int
Seabrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Lubbock-Cooper Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Livingston J H
Livingston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Boulter Middle
Tyler · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Lynn Lucas Middle
Willis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
River Valley Middle
McGregor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Murphy Middle a good school?
Murphy Middle has a Success Index (US) of 85.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #49 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Murphy Middle rank in Texas?
Murphy Middle ranks #49 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #758 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murphy Middle?
Murphy Middle had 901 students in 2025.
Is Murphy Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Murphy Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murphy Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Murphy Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.