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Virginia L Murray Elementary School

3251 MORGANTOWN RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

Top 10% School in Virginia

Ranked 14 of 232 in Virginia

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About Virginia L Murray Elementary School

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School in Charlottesville is the best elementary school. It has 277 students in grades PK through 5 and a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, with 20 full-time teachers. The reading and math skills are both 92%, which is a little higher than the district average. There are 49% female students and 51% male students at the school, and 9% of the students come from low-income families. Murray does consistently well in reading and science compared to nearby Baker-Butler and Hollymead Elementary Schools. Henley Middle and Western Albemarle High School are the closest middle schools. Both have had famous graduates in sports and academics. Families thinking about moving near Murray Elementary can find 3-bedroom rentals that cost between $2,000 and $2,800 a month.

Virginia L Murray Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3251 MORGANTOWN RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903

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Phone

(434) 977-4599

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 92%
Reading 92%
State average proficiency is 92% in Math and 92% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
277
Total Students
$71467
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 14 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:55 AM – 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 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.

Student Demographics

White 73%
Asian 9.6%
Hispanic 5.7%
Black 3.5%
Two+ Races 7.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
73%
Asian
9.6%
Hispanic
5.7%
Black
3.5%
Two+ Races
7.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 277
50.4%
140 Female
49.6%
137 Male

Student Population

277 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

544 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

For the 2024–2025 school year, the school won the Highest Achievement Award.

Recently, the Student Council led a costume parade at a School Wide Morning Meeting.

FAQ

Q1: What can parents do to help with school activities?

Ans- Parents can join Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs), help out in the classroom, go to school events, and take part in family nights and literacy programs.

Q.2 Do these schools have buses that pick up and drop off students?

Ans- Yes. Albemarle County and Charlottesville City Schools provide complimentary bus transportation for qualifying students, contingent upon distance and safety regulations.

Q.3. Are after-school programs available?

Ans- Yes. Depending on what students are interested in, each school has after-school enrichment programs, tutoring, and clubs like art, robotics, and music.

Q.4. How do these schools serve food?

Ans- Students can get breakfast and lunch for free or at a lower cost through federally funded meal programs. The menus focus on healthy, well-rounded choices.

Q.5. How can parents keep an eye on how well their child is doing in school?

Ans-Through the PowerSchool Parent Portal or regular progress reports, parents can see their child's grades, attendance, and comments from teachers.

Q.6. What unique programs do these schools have?

Ans-Some of the programs are for gifted students, ESL (English as a Second Language), special education, and STEAM-based learning, which helps kids be creative and solve problems.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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