C. E. Murray Middle

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C. E. Murray Middle ranks 239 th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

C. E. Murray Middle is a small public middle school in Greeleyville, South Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 131. The school is part of the Williamsburg 01 school district, which is ranked 57 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

C. E. Murray Middle faces significant challenges, including a student population that is over 95% African American and an extremely high percentage (over 97%) of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 54.6% of 6th graders, 43.2% of 7th graders, and 40.7% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 53.7%, 50.2%, and 50.3%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are even lower, with only 18.2% of 6th graders, 9% of 7th graders, and 3.8% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding the standards.

While C. E. Murray Middle struggles academically, the nearby Kingstree Middle Magnet and Scott's Branch Middle schools, which are also in high-poverty districts, perform slightly better on standardized tests. This suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the academic challenges at C. E. Murray Middle. Additionally, the school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better relative to their peers in the state compared to the school's overall performance, indicating that the school may be more effective in supporting these subgroups, even if the overall academic outcomes are still below average.

Detail:

Public 6-8

222-A C.E. Murray Boulevard
Greeleyville, SC 29056

(843) 426-2121

District: Williamsburg 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
239^th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,581

Feeder schools for C. E. Murray Middle:

Elementary:

Greeleyville Primary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 146

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.5%

White:

4.8%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details C. E. Murray Middle ranks worse than 73.5% of middle schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Williamsburg 01 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.84. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.5%), White (4.8%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C. E. Murray Middle is 11.6. 1 middle schools in the Williamsburg 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare C. E. Murray Middle employs 12.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at C. E. Murray Middle is $11,581, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Williamsburg 01 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

C. E. Murray Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks C. E. Murray Middle 239^th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See C. E. Murray Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Male students:

African American students:

Williamsburg 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg 01 57^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for C. E. Murray Middle

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Rank History for all students at C. E. Murray Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	16.82	267^th	301	11.3%
2016	18.59	256^th	303	15.5%
2017	12.10	294^th	317	7.3%
2018	9.11	286^th	303	5.6%
2019	13.52	280^th	315	11.1%
2021	13.32	278^th	311	10.6%
2022	11.57	292^nd	310	5.8%
2023	13.71	289^th	325	11.1%
2024	26.84	239^th	325	26.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at C. E. Murray Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	14.91	254^th	280	9.3%
2019	19.51	248^th	289	14.2%
2021	17.20	253^rd	288	12.2%
2022	13.30	285^th	300	5.0%
2023	17.06	276^th	313	11.8%
2024	37.05	191^st	307	37.8%

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Rank History for Female students at C. E. Murray Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	19.93	234^th	281	16.7%
2019	16.65	255^th	296	13.9%
2021	11.72	254^th	279	9.0%
2022	7.81	286^th	290	1.4%

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Rank History for Male students at C. E. Murray Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	4.38	284^th	284	0.0%
2019	13.29	266^th	296	10.1%
2021	17.77	233^rd	279	16.5%
2022	15.90	255^th	292	12.7%
2023	11.90	275^th	303	9.2%
2024	17.00	255^th	294	13.3%

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Rank History for African American students at C. E. Murray Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	27.82	191^st	237	19.4%
2019	38.39	150^th	252	40.5%
2021	36.70	149^th	235	36.6%
2022	30.84	186^th	249	25.3%
2023	36.40	166^th	253	34.4%
2024	54.65	92^nd	248	62.9%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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.

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for C. E. Murray Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	5	129	0	3	0	0	0	137
2015	5	117	0	2	0	1	1	126
2016	3	98	0	2	0	1	0	104
2017	4	122	1	1	1	0	0	129
2018	0	121	0	1	0	0	0	122
2019	3	181	0	3	0	0	2	189
2020	8	187	0	1	0	0	0	196
2021	8	179	0	0	0	0	0	187
2022	11	161	0	1	0	0	1	174
2023	4	125	0	0	0	0	2	131
2024	7	135	0	2	0	0	2	146

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 C. E. Murray Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	137	9.0	15.2	92
2015	126	14.0	9.0	100
2016	104	9.0	11.5	97.1
2017	129	8.0	16.1	100
2018	122	6.0	20.3	97.5
2019	189	8.0	23.6	100
2020	196	9.5	20.6	100
2021	187	9.0	20.7	100
2022	174	6.7	25.7	98.3
2023	131	11.7	11.1	97.7
2024	146	12.5	11.6	97.9

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 C. E. Murray Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	137	9.0	15.2	92
2015	126	14.0	9.0	100
2016	104	9.0	11.5	97.1
2017	129	8.0	16.1	100
2018	122	6.0	20.3	97.5
2019	189	8.0	23.6	100
2020	196	9.5	20.6	100
2021	187	9.0	20.7	100
2022	174	6.7	25.7	98.3
2023	131	11.7	11.1	97.7
2024	146	12.5	11.6	97.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for C. E. Murray Middle

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$761 (22.1%)	$341 (9.9%)	$1,102 (32.0%)	$1,800 (52.2%)	$546 (15.8%)	$2,345 (68.0%)	$3,447
2020	$761 (22.1%)	$341 (9.9%)	$1,102 (32.0%)	$1,800 (52.2%)	$546 (15.8%)	$2,345 (68.0%)	$3,447
2021	$643 (10.9%)	$80 (1.4%)	$723 (12.2%)	$3,897 (65.9%)	$1,295 (21.9%)	$5,192 (87.8%)	$5,916
2022	$703 (9.0%)	$414 (5.3%)	$1,116 (14.3%)	$4,844 (61.9%)	$1,863 (23.8%)	$6,707 (85.7%)	$7,823
2023	$1,374 (11.9%)	$2,935 (25.3%)	$4,308 (37.2%)	$5,551 (47.9%)	$1,721 (14.9%)	$7,273 (62.8%)	$11,581

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C. E. Murray Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 280^th of 315 Middle schools	Ranks 289^th of 325 Middle schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Science (C. E. Murray Middle)	23	24.4	1.4%
6th Grade Science (Williamsburg 01)	16.6	21.8	5.2%
6th Grade Science (South Carolina)	47.1	43	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (C. E. Murray Middle)	27.9	36.6	8.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)	21.4	36.4	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	41.1	53.4	12.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (C. E. Murray Middle)	21.3	9.8	11.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)	25.8	15	10.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	43.9	36.7	7.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (C. E. Murray Middle)	27	30.5	3.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)	24.3	28.7	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44	50.1	6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (C. E. Murray Middle)	7.9	5.1	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)	9.2	9.6	0.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	35.3	31	4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (C. E. Murray Middle)	23.5	27	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg 01)	23.3	37.2	13.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)	44.5	53.1	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (C. E. Murray Middle)	9.8	10.8	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg 01)	33	13.5	19.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)	36.6	31.6	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	189	131	30.7%
African American	181	125	30.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	97.7%	2.3%

Schools Near C. E. Murray Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)					SC READY Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
C. E. Murray Middle	Public	6-8	222-A C.E. Murray Boulevard	Greeleyville	29056	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 426-2121	146	13	11.6	97.9%	7 (4.8%)	135 (92.5%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	26.8	239^th of 325 public middle schools	26.5%		13.7	289^th of 325 public middle schools	11.1%	50			54.6	43.2	40.7			18.2	9.0	3.8	$11,581	$1,374	$2,935	$4,308	$5,551	$1,721	$7,273
Kingstree Middle Magnet	Public, Magnet	6-8	710 Third Avenue	Kingstree	29556	Williamsburg County	Williamsburg 01	No	Yes	No	Yes	(843) 355-1506	365	22	16.5	100.0%	23 (6.3%)	323 (88.5%)	7 (1.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	32.4	216^th of 325 public middle schools	33.5%		19.6	262^nd of 325 public middle schools	19.4%	46			41.1	41.4	50.0			25.0	14.4	19.1	$12,065	$1,588	$2,897	$4,485	$5,697	$1,883	$7,580
St. Stephen Middle	Public	6-8	225 Carolina Avenue	Saint Stephen	29479	Berkeley County	Berkeley 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 567-3128	182	19	9.8	100.0%	38 (20.9%)	131 (72.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)	14.7	286^th of 325 public middle schools	12.0%		19.7	261^st of 325 public middle schools	19.7%	25			37.2	34.9	36.9			7.9	3.2	7.1	$18,092	$2,254	$1,041	$3,295	$12,961	$1,836	$14,797
Manning Elementary	Public	4-6	311 West Boyce Street	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 435-5066	485	26	18.6	100.0%	119 (24.5%)	314 (64.7%)	35 (7.2%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)								(n/a)	40.8	36.4	51.8			34.5	25.1	32.6
Manning Junior High	Public	7-8	1101 W.L. Hamilton Road	Manning	29102	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 435-8195	352	23	15.3	100.0%	93 (26.4%)	229 (65.1%)	19 (5.4%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	36.7	198^th of 325 public middle schools	39.1%		34.6	213^th of 325 public middle schools	34.5%	15				43.9	47.3				26.4	12.2
Scott's Branch Middle	Public	6-8	9253 Alex Harvin Highway	Summerton	29148	Clarendon County	Clarendon 06	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(803) 574-2100	143	9	16.1	100.0%	7 (4.9%)	125 (87.4%)	6 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)	21.6	255^th of 325 public middle schools	21.5%		31.5	224^th of 325 public middle schools	31.1%	31			34.9	41.1	25.6			25.6	19.6	7.0

Frequently Asked Questions about C. E. Murray Middle

How many students attend C. E. Murray Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 146 students attended C. E. Murray Middle.

What district is C. E. Murray Middle in?

Williamsburg 01

Is C. E. Murray Middle a good school?

C. E. Murray Middle ranks 239^th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of C. E. Murray Middle?

Students at C. E. Murray Middle are 92% African American, 5% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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