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Murray Avenue School

Summary:

Murray Avenue School is a highly-rated public elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in Larchmont, New York, as part of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York state, with a current statewide ranking of 97 out of 2,445 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Murray Avenue School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 81.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 73.61% for the district and 43.68% for the state. Similarly, 92.54% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 76.46% for the district and 58.03% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong across diverse student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic and multi-racial students. This sustained excellence is reflected in the school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years.

While Murray Avenue School is a standout performer, the other elementary schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District also demonstrate strong academic results, with Chatsworth Avenue School and Central School also earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the district as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its students. However, Murray Avenue School serves a relatively more affluent student population compared to some nearby schools, with a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public K-5

 250 Murray Ave
       Larchmont, NY  10538-1699

(914) 220-3700

District: Mamaroneck Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,578 Help


Students who attend Murray Avenue School usually attend:

Middle:    Hommocks School
High:    Mamaroneck High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  712

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.8%
Two or more races:
8.1%
Hispanic:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.7% Help


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Compare Details Murray Avenue School ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Murray Avenue School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), two or more races (8.1%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Murray Avenue School is 14.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Murray Avenue School is $14,578, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Murray Avenue School:

SchoolDigger ranks Murray Avenue School 97th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Murray Avenue School in the ranking list.)

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Mamaroneck Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mamaroneck Union Free School District 108th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Murray Avenue School

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Rank History for all students at Murray Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.59 185th 2206 91.6%
2007 83.79 179th 2219 91.9%
2008 80.23 308th 2227 86.2%
2009 83.83 93rd 2257 95.9%
2010 88.71 78th 2263 96.6%
2011 92.11 44th 2286 98.1%
2012 91.47 54th 2320 97.7%
2013 94.85 43rd 2325 98.2%
2014 95.36 37th 2345 98.4%
2015 93.12 76th 2352 96.8%
2016 93.04 71st 2366 97.0%
2017 93.42 75th 2386 96.9%
2018 91.61 114th 2395 95.2%
2019 94.16 103rd 2413 95.7%
2021 93.83 35th 2201 98.4%
2022 94.87 66th 2434 97.3%
2023 95.97 64th 2439 97.4%
2024 94.73 97th 2445 96.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Murray Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.12 20th 202 90.1%
2019 84.23 23rd 180 87.2%
2023 88.43 33rd 223 85.2%
2024 91.16 17th 279 93.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Murray Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.58 87th 1941 95.5%
2019 81.34 161st 1859 91.3%
2021 83.75 83rd 1044 92.0%
2022 85.17 154th 2031 92.4%
2023 88.96 121st 2016 94.0%
2024 91.18 96th 2110 95.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Murray Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.93 104th 2338 95.6%
2019 92.94 105th 2357 95.5%
2021 93.24 32nd 1955 98.4%
2022 93.54 79th 2401 96.7%
2023 94.95 69th 2403 97.1%
2024 93.15 118th 2413 95.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Murray Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.20 130th 2340 94.4%
2019 93.54 100th 2358 95.8%
2021 92.10 49th 1961 97.5%
2022 94.55 66th 2400 97.3%
2023 95.31 62nd 2400 97.4%
2024 93.99 94th 2411 96.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Murray Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.01 268th 601 55.4%
2021 76.31 78th 430 81.9%
2024 87.80 35th 662 94.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Murray Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.79 104th 1392 92.5%
2019 89.75 86th 1315 93.5%
2021 94.50 25th 818 96.9%
2022 94.04 60th 1503 96.0%
2023 98.18 13th 1429 99.1%
2024 96.82 40th 1531 97.4%
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Rank History for White students at Murray Avenue School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.82 106th 1408 92.5%
2019 88.87 97th 1338 92.8%
2021 89.36 36th 1224 97.1%
2022 89.03 63rd 1399 95.5%
2023 90.35 77th 1337 94.2%
2024 86.06 145th 1392 89.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Murray Avenue School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 480 10 42 9 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1990 482 7 50 5 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1991 505 8 45 4 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1992 497 8 43 7 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1993 519 5 42 3 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 559 8 35 11 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1995 662 11 25 15 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1996 662 11 25 15 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1997 643 9 20 20 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1998 639 8 21 10 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1999 639 4 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2000 586 5 23 19 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2001 625 7 21 20 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 550 5 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 550 5 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 577 4 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2005 571 7 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 637 9 26 18 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2007 629 7 22 20 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2008 659 7 16 14 0 n/a n/a 12 708
2009 660 9 15 12 0 n/a n/a 6 702
2010 653 7 19 18 0 n/a n/a 12 709
2011 640 7 20 24 0 0 14 0 705
2012 652 8 19 31 0 2 5 0 717
2013 646 6 28 34 0 3 12 0 729
2014 631 1 37 37 0 0 16 0 722
2015 612 0 36 40 0 0 19 0 707
2016 609 2 33 52 0 0 27 0 723
2017 629 4 30 44 0 1 31 0 739
2018 632 10 33 45 0 1 33 0 754
2019 640 3 26 41 0 0 35 0 745
2020 616 3 30 43 2 0 41 0 735
2021 600 4 32 41 1 0 41 0 719
2022 563 3 32 42 1 0 40 0 681
2023 574 2 28 49 0 0 50 0 703
2024 575 2 31 46 0 0 58 0 712

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Murray Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 541 36.9 14.6 n/a
1990 544 39.0 13.9 n/a
1991 562 38.1 14.7 n/a
1992 555 38.6 14.3 n/a
1993 569 31.6 18.0 n/a
1994 614 34.5 17.8 0
1995 713 40.0 17.8 0
1996 713 40.0 17.8 0
1997 692 40.0 17.3 0
1998 678 38.0 17.8 0
1999 674 39.5 17.1 0
2000 633 39.9 15.9 0
2001 673 39.7 17.0 0
2002 576 36.4 15.8 0
2003 576 36.4 15.8 0
2004 611 n/a n/a n/a
2005 607 39.5 15.4 0
2006 690 43.0 16.0 0
2007 678 43.0 15.8 0.3
2008 708 44.0 16.1 0.4
2009 702 44.1 15.9 0.3
2010 709 41.0 17.2 0.1
2011 705 47.0 14.9 0.6
2012 717 44.5 16.1 0.8
2013 729 43.0 16.9 1.5
2014 722 42.0 17.1 1.1
2015 707 44.0 16.0 1.4
2016 723 43.0 16.8 1.4
2017 739 47.9 15.4 0.9
2018 754 47.7 15.8 1.1
2019 745 46.5 16.0 1.2
2020 735 51.6 14.2 1.1
2021 719 47.8 15.0 0.6
2022 681 45.5 14.9 2.1
2023 703 45.0 15.6 2
2024 712 48.0 14.8 1.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Murray Avenue School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 541 36.9 14.6 n/a
1990 544 39.0 13.9 n/a
1991 562 38.1 14.7 n/a
1992 555 38.6 14.3 n/a
1993 569 31.6 18.0 n/a
1994 614 34.5 17.8 0
1995 713 40.0 17.8 0
1996 713 40.0 17.8 0
1997 692 40.0 17.3 0
1998 678 38.0 17.8 0
1999 674 39.5 17.1 0
2000 633 39.9 15.9 0
2001 673 39.7 17.0 0
2002 576 36.4 15.8 0
2003 576 36.4 15.8 0
2004 611 n/a n/a n/a
2005 607 39.5 15.4 0
2006 690 43.0 16.0 0
2007 678 43.0 15.8 0.3
2008 708 44.0 16.1 0.4
2009 702 44.1 15.9 0.3
2010 709 41.0 17.2 0.1
2011 705 47.0 14.9 0.6
2012 717 44.5 16.1 0.8
2013 729 43.0 16.9 1.5
2014 722 42.0 17.1 1.1
2015 707 44.0 16.0 1.4
2016 723 43.0 16.8 1.4
2017 739 47.9 15.4 0.9
2018 754 47.7 15.8 1.1
2019 745 46.5 16.0 1.2
2020 735 51.6 14.2 1.1
2021 719 47.8 15.0 0.6
2022 681 45.5 14.9 2.1
2023 703 45.0 15.6 2
2024 712 48.0 14.8 1.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Murray Avenue School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.8%0.3%0.3%99.5%98.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.3%
201499.3%0.1%0.4%99.4%99.3%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201598.4%0.4%0.3%99.3%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.3%98.6%99.3%
201698.2%0.3%0.3%98.6%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.8%98.9%99.2%
201799.2%0.5%0.3%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%
201882.5%0.7%0.1%83.3%83.2%83.2%83.2%83.3%83.0%83.0%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.8%99.2%
202099.5%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.6%99.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Murray Avenue School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $13,764 (100.0%) $13,764
2020 $23 (0.2%) $13,819 (99.8%) $13,842
2021 $00 (0.0%) $14,032 (100.0%) $14,032
2022 $17 (0.1%) $15,841 (99.9%) $15,858
2023 $00 (0.0%) $14,578 (100.0%) $14,578

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Murray Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 2439 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Murray Avenue School)8589.2
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)7473.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Murray Avenue School)8590.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)7880.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Avenue School)7882.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)7374.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Murray Avenue School)8688
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)7481.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Murray Avenue School)7181.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)6272.8
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Murray Avenue School)8193.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade Math (Mamaroneck Union Free School District)6778.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students745703
 5.6%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian2628
 7.7%
Hispanic4149
 19.5%
Pacific Islander00
White640574
 10.3%
Two or More Races3550
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.2%2%
 0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Murray Avenue School

In the 2023-24 school year, 712 students attended Murray Avenue School.

Yes! Murray Avenue School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 97th of 2445 New York elementary schools.

Students who attend Murray Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hommocks School
High : Mamaroneck High School

Students at Murray Avenue School are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian.


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