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Murray District

Utah · Public School District
12
Schools
5,871
Students
$11,255
Per-Pupil Spend
-22% nat'l
31.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-20pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Murray District is a public school district in Utah serving 5,871 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,255 is below the national average for a US public school district. 32% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Grant SchoolKG–06338
Horizon SchoolKG–06590
Liberty SchoolKG–06291
Longview SchoolKG–06338
Mcmillan SchoolKG–06481
Parkside SchoolKG–06471
Viewmont SchoolKG–06462
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hillcrest Jr High07–09776
Riverview Jr High07–09618
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Murray Adult Transition09–120
Murray High10–121,400
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Early Childhood CenterPK–PK106
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,255-22% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
47%
State
40.1%
Local (property tax)
47.3%
Federal
12.6%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
5,871
Students
32%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,255, spending is 22% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Murray District?
Murray District has 12 public schools, serving a total of 5,871 students.
What is the graduation rate for Murray District?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Murray District spend per student?
Murray District spends $11,255 per pupil — 22% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Murray District?
32% of students in Murray District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Murray District?
No, Murray District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Murray District serve?
Murray District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Murray District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Murray District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.