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Murphy Elementary School vs. Martins Creek Elementary/mid

Should you attend Murphy Elementary School or Martins Creek Elementary/mid? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Murphy Elementary School
315 Valley River Avenue
Murphy, NC 28906
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Martins Creek Elementary/mid
1459 Tobe Stalcup Road
Murphy, NC 28906
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martins Creek Elementary/mid ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
516 students
190 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Murphy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martins Creek Elementary/mid over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murphy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martins Creek Elementary/mid.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Murphy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martins Creek Elementary/mid over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherokee County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martins Creek Elementary/mid with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cherokee County Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1151 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
#1367 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Murphy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martins Creek Elementary/mid, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martins Creek Elementary/mid who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martins Creek Elementary/mid who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 5% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martins Creek Elementary/mid who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Murphy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Martins Creek Elementary/mid by grade.
Pre-K Students
35
17
Kindergarten Students
70
22
Grade 1 Students
92
23
Grade 2 Students
87
17
Grade 3 Students
71
18
Grade 4 Students
76
25
Grade 5 Students
85
18
Grade 6 Students
-
26
Grade 7 Students
-
9
Grade 8 Students
-
15

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Martins Creek Elementary/mid, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martins Creek Elementary/mid, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martins Creek Elementary/mid, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martins Creek Elementary/mid, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martins Creek Elementary/mid, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cherokee County Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Murphy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martins Creek Elementary/mid, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Murphy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martins Creek Elementary/mid, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(13-14 School Year Data)
11%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Murphy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martins Creek Elementary/mid, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cherokee County Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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