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Murphysboro Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
2125 Spruce St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 · (618) 684-3041 · Part of Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186
Students
422
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Murphysboro Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Sand Ridge kids: Murphysboro High School
On the path
Where Sand Ridge kids come from and go next.
3–5Carruthers Elementary Schoolin Murphysboro
6–8Murphysboro Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Murphysboro High Schoolin Murphysboro
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency4%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts6%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
2125 Spruce St, Murphysboro
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6135
Grade 7131
Grade 8155
Grade 101
Enrollment over time
449’20
433’21
444’22
432’23
422’24
Down 6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Black 13%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 8%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.