Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Plano ISD

Murphy Middle School

620 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094 · (469) 752-7000

A
91 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 1 point of 2025 (A 92).
901students
15.7students per teacher
96.3%attendance
3rdof 11 Plano ISD middle schools
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AABAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Murphy Middle School has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 92

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 87

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 88

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Murphy Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Plano ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level88%
Meets grade level73%
Plano ISD middle schools: 63.8%
Masters grade level46%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

901students in 2024–25Down 2% from 924 the year before
15.7students per teacher57 full-time teachers
20.5average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
10.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$67,504average teacher base pay
19.5%from low-income familiesPlano ISD middle schools: 33%
8.3%English learners
25.3%in gifted & talented
6.4%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 41.6%Asian 32.3%Hispanic 12%African American 8.5%Two or More Races 5.3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Plano ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Murphy Middle School.

OpenH-E-B at FM 544 & McCreary (Murphy)Opened Jul 2026 · 1.4 mi away AnnouncedTrader Joe's, Wylie (FM 544)Not set (state filing: done by June 2027) · 2.0 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

ARaymond B Cooper Junior HighWylie ISD · 92 · 2.4 mi ADr. Al Draper IntermedWylie ISD · 92 · 2.5 mi BOtto Middle SchoolPlano ISD · 83 · 2.7 mi AFrank McMillan Junior HighWylie ISD · 93 · 3.1 mi PHeritage Montessori of MurphyPrivate · PK–K · 1.1 mi PPrimrose School of Breckinridge ParkPrivate · PK–K · 2.4 mi PBreckinridge Montessori SchoolPrivate · PK–5 · 3.3 mi
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Questions about Murphy Middle School

What is Murphy Middle School’s TEA rating?

Murphy Middle School earned an A (91 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Murphy Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Plano ISD, at 620 N Murphy Rd in Murphy.

How many students go to Murphy Middle School?

901 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 924 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Murphy Middle School compare with other Plano ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 3rd of 11 Plano ISD middle schools. 36% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Murphy Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Plano ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.