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Virginia L. Murray Elementary School

3251 Morgantown Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Virginia L. Murray Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 1% in VA
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School's student population of 277 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026

School Rankings

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#16 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
90-94%
68%
(20-21)
90-94%
69%
(20-21)
80-89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
2%
22%
White
73%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virginia L. Murray Elementary School's ranking?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School is ranked #16 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Virginia L. Murray Elementary School often compared to?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollymead Elementary School, Ivy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Virginia L. Murray Elementary School?
277 students attend Virginia L. Murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia L. Murray Elementary School?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia L. Murray Elementary School offer ?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virginia L. Murray Elementary School part of?
Virginia L. Murray Elementary School is part of Albemarle County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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