Murray Vision Statement

Murray Middle School students are challenged and inspired to reach their full potential in preparation for success in high school and beyond.

Murray Mission Statement:

• Our students thrive in a safe, supportive, caring, fun, and diverse learning environment.
• We set high expectations for academic achievement through rigorous coursework, standards-based instruction, and support programs.
• We strive for continuous improvement through effective professional development.
• We teach and model responsibility, respect, and integrity.
• We support the academic, emotional, social, and physical development of each unique child.
• We build and strengthen relationships among students, staff, families, and community.
  
  

About Murray:

Our school, originally in built in 1925, is a place where students in grades 6-8 can really take off. A focus on science and the environment is enhanced by a close partnership with Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Murray produces the largest one-day science fair in Minnesota. Accelerated classes offer high school credit in science, geometry, and Spanish. Students can also develop interests and master skills with nearly 25 after-school classes in academics, arts, athletics and technology – all in a nurturing environment that understands middle school kids, easing their academic and life transitions.

Murray offers a full range of academically rigorous coursework. The math program includes pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program. Our unique magnet science program offers advanced courses (Magnet I and II) with hands-on laboratory experiences in life, earth and physical science. Challenge-level courses in English and social studies prepare students for college preparatory coursework in high school; including International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), Quest, Post-Secondary Enrollment Options, and other accelerated programs.

Murray also offers a full range of rigorous general education and elective classes. These include beginning, intermediate and advanced bands; orchestra, art, health, physical education, Spanish, ELL, cultural studies, journalism, mythology, creative writing and special education coursework.

The school is located in the Saint Anthony Park community in Saint Paul, MN and enjoys a unique neighborhood setting where citizens are involved and interested in the school and its activities.

Special Features:

• MMS hosts Minnesota's largest middle school Science Fair and sends numerous students to regional and state science competitions.
• Students also receive academic monitoring and mentoring during Foundations as well as participating in the St. Paul Reads Volumes reading initiative.
• Special activities for students include: Yearbook, Honor Society, Wolf Ridge Environmental Leadership Retreat, Lego Robotics, History Day, Musical and Theater Production.