Murray Middle School in Stuart, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Murray Middle School is a suburban public school in Stuart, Florida that is part of Martin County School District. It serves 525 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 10.9:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

525 Students

48 Teachers

4400 SE Murray St

Stuart, FL 34997 View local requests

http://mms.sbmc.org

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Murray Middle School Demographics

65%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

50%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Murray Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 12, 2026

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