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Charles P Murray Middle

655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy, Wilmington, NC, 28412

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 48 of 437 in North Carolina

Top schools in Wilmington
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Charles P Murray Middle

655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy, Wilmington, NC, 28412

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 48 of 437 in North Carolina

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About Charles P Murray Middle

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%
Reading 61%
State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 61% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
899
Total Students
$60104
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 80.65%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 7.68%
Black 4.78%
Two+ Races 4.23%
Native Am. 0.22%
White
80.65%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
7.68%
Black
4.78%
Two+ Races
4.23%
Native Am.
0.22%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 899
46.38%
417 Female
53.62%
482 Male

Student Population

899 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

299 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Charles P Murray Middle Contact Information

Address

655 Halyburton Memorial Parkwy, Wilmington, NC, 28412

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Phone

(910) 790-2363

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TOP 48 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Charles P Murray Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Charles P. Murray Middle School had a huge STEM win at the 2026 Wilmington Science Olympiad Tournament. The school’s students took the overall second-place Varsity cup in the Division B competition. The team’s impressive performance qualified it to advance to the State Science Olympiad Tournament. The achievement showcased student excellence in science, engineering and collaborative academic competition.

FAQ

Q1. Does Charles P Murray Middle offer exploratory electives during the school day?

Ans. Yes. Charles P Murray Middle includes electives such as band, chorus, art, technology, and physical education across middle grade levels.

Q2. What do students usually notice first about Charles P Murray Middle?

Ans. Many students quickly adjust to rotating class schedules and grade-level teaching teams during their first semester at Charles P Murray Middle.

Q3. Are after-school activities active at Charles P Murray Middle?

Ans. Athletics programs, student organizations, and music groups are active parts of campus life at Charles P Murray Middle each year.

Q4. How are assignments and homework shared at Charles P Murray Middle?

Ans. Teachers commonly post coursework, classroom updates, and project deadlines through district-supported digital learning systems.

Q5. What school events are popular with families at Charles P Murray Middle?

Ans. Concerts, athletics competitions, curriculum nights, and open house events regularly attract families to Charles P Murray Middle.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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