Murphy’s public schools score below 54% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Murphy, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Murphy’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 510 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Murphy’s, its schools beat 35%, lower than their 46% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 40% of tested students were proficient in reading and 38% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,165 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 5% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Murphy’s grade
B−: better than 46% of Missouri school districts, #168 of 247 Missouri towns. Both inputs trail the Missouri average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Murphy, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Murphy
House Springs Early Child CTR
Grades PK · 230 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in House Springs
Kindergarten in Murphy · depends on your address
Brennan Woods Elem.
Grades K–5 · 470 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
Murphy Elem.
Grades K–5 · 433 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
1st grade in Murphy · depends on your address
Brennan Woods Elem.
Grades K–5 · 470 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
Murphy Elem.
Grades K–5 · 433 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
2nd grade in Murphy · depends on your address
Brennan Woods Elem.
Grades K–5 · 470 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
Murphy Elem.
Grades K–5 · 433 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
3rd grade in Murphy · depends on your address
Brennan Woods Elem.
Grades K–5 · 470 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
Murphy Elem.
Grades K–5 · 433 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
4th grade in Murphy · depends on your address
Brennan Woods Elem.
Grades K–5 · 470 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
Murphy Elem.
Grades K–5 · 433 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
5th grade in Murphy · depends on your address
Brennan Woods Elem.
Grades K–5 · 470 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
Murphy Elem.
Grades K–5 · 433 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
6th grade in Murphy · depends on your address
Northwest Valley SCH.
Grades 6–8 · 686 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in House Springs
Woodridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 569 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
7th grade in Murphy · depends on your address
Northwest Valley SCH.
Grades 6–8 · 686 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in House Springs
Woodridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 569 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
8th grade in Murphy · depends on your address
Northwest Valley SCH.
Grades 6–8 · 686 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in House Springs
Woodridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 569 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in High Ridge
9th grade in Murphy
Northwest High
Grades 9–12 · 1,788 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Cedar Hill
10th grade in Murphy
Northwest High
Grades 9–12 · 1,788 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Cedar Hill
Murphy’s public schools are run by Northwest R-I School District, which also serves Byrnes Mill, Cedar Hill Lakes, Parkdale and Peaceful Village and others. Parts of Murphy (4% of its land) are served by Fox C-6 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Murphy vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Murphy’s borders.
Every school in Murphy
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Murphy’s schools
Are Murphy’s schools good?
On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Murphy children attend score below 54% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #168 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Murphy in?
Northwest R-I School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,815 students in 10 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Murphy are served by Fox C-6.
Where do Murphy kids go to high school?
Northwest High in Cedar Hill, with 1,788 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Murphy’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Northwest R-I School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Murphy spend per student?
$12,165 in Northwest R-I School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Murphy families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Murphy → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.