Murnin Elementary School

Murnin Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
9019 Dugas Dr,  San Antonio, TX
Northside Independent School District (San Antonio)
4.0
758 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Dr. Murnin Elementary School is a part of the Northside Independent School District. The school is named after the former district’s Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Winn Murnin. Murnin spent 20 years in various capacities within the district, finally serving as its first female assistant superintendent. Murnin Elementary School enrolled approximately 850 students in the 2020 – 2021 school year. There are 56 full-time teachers resulting in a student to teacher ratio of 16:1. Murnin Elementary School serves students from pre-K through fifth grade. U.S. News ranks it 2,168 out of approximately 4,450 elementary schools in the state of Texas. The ranking is based on performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well they prepare students for high school. The website Niche, which ranks colleges and schools, gives Murnin Elementary School an A minus in the area of student body diversity. The school offers a standard curriculum of science, language, arts and mathematics to prepare students for the next level. Murnin Elementary School also offers a gifted and talented curriculum so students with advanced capabilities can exercise them. The school campus is located in the western portion of San Antonio, serving neighborhoods in and around the Westover Hills Neighborhood District.

School Details

Head of School
Ms Amber Freeman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
381:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
77.4%
White
9.9%
Black
8%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
2/21/2023
My children attended this school and the truth leaves a lot to be desired, the educational system is not good and if the educational system is not good, even if the teachers are good, it is useless. Bullying every day, and the truth is that what surprised me the most is the number of physical fights...
5.0 parent
9/22/2016
We LOVE Murnin!! Both of my kids go there, and we have not had a teacher we didn't adore! The entire staff is wonderful! Everyone is so caring. You can tell they truly care about the kids.
5.0 parent
6/3/2011
My son has attended all the years since the school has opened. He has passed with commended in all subjects. The most important aspect is parent involvement is a must. The principal is always there to listen to students and their parents. In regards to the parent being upset about the front office,w...
3.0 parent
4/28/2010
My daughter is in 1st grade now and has been at this school since kinder. I am pretty pleased with their daily parent pick up routine. They have wonderful teachers and the principal is very helpful. The only down side to this school is ONE LADY in the front office. She is rude rude rude! Everytime i...

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