Murray District

Murray District serves 5,871 students across 12 schools in Salt Lake County, Utah, operating as a suburban district with 274 teachers. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of approximately 21:1.

Academically, Murray District demonstrates mixed performance relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 42.9%, exceeding the state average of 38.4% by 4.5 percentage points. Reading proficiency reaches 44.9% compared to the state average of 42.8%, representing a modest 2.1-point advantage. However, the graduation rate of 81.8% falls notably below Utah's state average of 87.7%, a gap of 5.9 percentage points.

Chronic absenteeism affects 23.5% of students, suggesting potential attendance challenges. The student population includes 31.9% economically disadvantaged students. Racial composition is predominantly White at 60.9%, with Hispanic students comprising 25.9%, Asian students 2.0%, and Black students 3.5%.

The district's per-pupil spending of $6,351 exceeds the state average of $5,680 by $671 annually, placing it in the higher spending tier for Utah districts. This elevated spending level paired with above-average proficiency in reading and math but below-average graduation rates presents a complex picture of district performance requiring further analysis of resource allocation and student outcomes.