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Webb A Murray Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 434 students

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Posted January 29, 2008

This is my third child going through school and Murray is a new school for us. I find myself consistently and most pleasantly amazed at the wonders of this school. Beginning with leadership from Mr. Cathey and staff there is a sense of being involved in an active, caring and fruitful educational environment. This feeling continues to be generated, naturally by fine teachers, PTO members and supportive parents. My only complaint is that there is no place to park for even the least significant event. Thank God for such complaints and the many parents and grandparents who take those spaces. Go Murray!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2007

We have been in this school for 10 years and this is our last year. I will be sad to leave it. The principal is great and so involved in the children. My daughter has loved running with him after school. They have running club, ropes course, basketball, and soccer. The parents are very involved. Wouldn't have changed schools for anything.
—Submitted by Andrea Wagner, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students71%
Female69%
Male72%
Black40%
Asian50%
Hispanic76%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students70%
Limited English proficiency65%
Proficient in English73%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students64%
Female72%
Male55%
Black40%
Asian50%
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Non-disabled students69%
Limited English proficiency53%
Proficient in English68%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students82%
Female86%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities57%
Non-disabled students86%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female72%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities29%
Non-disabled students71%
Limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English69%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female81%
Male92%
Black67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities78%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency83%
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female72%
Male77%
Black17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students76%
Limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English77%
Academically giftedn/a

Science

All Students85%
Female81%
Male89%
Black50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Students with disabilities67%
Non-disabled students88%
Limited English proficiency83%
Proficient in English85%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Math

All Students86%
Female83%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian>95%
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students87%
Limited English proficiency75%
Proficient in English87%
Academically giftedn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female83%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities71%
Non-disabled students77%
Limited English proficiency38%
Proficient in English81%
Academically giftedn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math, and grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The EOG is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. Students must pass the grade 8 EOG test in order to graduate from high school. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, data for that group is not reported.

See North Carolina's state standards

Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 54%
Hispanic 25% 11%
Black 6% 31%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 53%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Chip Cathey
Associations
  • SACS
Fax number
  • (828) 256-8079
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3901 Section House Road
Hickory, NC 28601
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Phone: (828) 256-2196

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