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Heights/murray Elementary School

1 S Sherman St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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Serving 843 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heights/murray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heights/murray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Heights/murray Elementary School's student population of 843 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Heights/murray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights/murray Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2536 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
19%
38%
20%
55%
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
58%
15%
Black
20%
14%
White
12%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heights/murray Elementary School's ranking?
Heights/murray Elementary School is ranked #2536 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Heights/murray Elementary School?
843 students attend Heights/murray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Heights/murray Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights/murray Elementary School?
Heights/murray Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heights/murray Elementary School offer ?
Heights/murray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heights/murray Elementary School part of?
Heights/murray Elementary School is part of Wilkes-Barre Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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