Martin Murphy Middle School

Martin Murphy Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
141 Avenida Espana,  San Jose, CA
Morgan Hill Unified School District
3.2
2.6
645 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Heather Nursement
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9.1%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
684:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
46.9%
Hispanic
53.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.9%
White
17.5%
Two or more races
6.4%
Black
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 Parent
1/21/2022
Good school. Teachers are good and helpful. Nice location and facilities. Parent participation and activities happens through home club. Sports activities and band training is provided for the kids
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 8 Reviews
1.0 other
6/10/2025
The teaches never cared, and expected me to fail.
1.0 parent
6/10/2025
This school has a very serious bullying problem. The teachers don't seem to care. You really need to get your act together, this is the future of our generation,, and it seem like you guys are throwing it away.
1.0 parent
12/21/2022
My son was pinned down and his backpack was going through and they broke his phone. My son told me that there was five 8th graders but one is the one that did all the damage. Oh yeah my son is a 6th grader. Safety is no good.
1.0 parent
8/17/2022
My child is unhappy and overwhelmed, and it's only been the first day of school. He is complaining about all the different rules they have. The one he is overexaggerating about is the Saturday detentions, which takes away the children's time to themselves. Time to the kid's self is important, and mo...

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Martin Murphy Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in San Jose, CA and is served by the Morgan Hill Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 645 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Martin Murphy Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,275,637. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence High School, Oak Grove High School, Phoenix High School, and more. Learn more about what San Jose has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Martin Murphy Middle School.

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