This school is overall an above average school. It does however have some issues. There is a teacher that provided things for some students and not for others. After several months of correspondence, we finally decided to escalate it to the principal. The principal made the necessary interventions,
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Posted by a parent on 02/16/09
I had enjoyed Murphy Middle School so much when I was their. 6th through 8th grade were the best years of my life. The athlete coaches there really do care about their athletes and have many city championships. This school help me become the person I am today.
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Posted by a student on 03/28/08
What a wonderful school! My son just blossomed here. The teachers and administration and parental involvement are all superb. The Theater department is the best to be found.
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Posted by a parent on 12/06/07
Murphy is the best middle school and the greatist for fine arts tha music program has won so many awards and the drama owns. We were awarded CITY CHAMPS. The athletics progam also beats out everyother school. No matter how you put it Murphy is the best in Academics,Sports,Fine Arts, and meeting diffrent
... Read more and new people. The teachers at first seem hard but after while they get to know you they will inspire you so much and change your life. Mrs. Manley we miss you, and Mrs.Ashton we love you -thanks for reading Read less
Posted by a student on 08/14/07
This is an excellent school to attend! I went there for three years, and enjoyed middle school. The building is beautiful, and many of the teachers are great! The arts programs, such as Orchestra, and Theatre, are excellent. While I sometimes found many of the rules strict, I had a wonderful middle school
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Posted by a student on 07/25/07
i love my school i can never forget all those fun moments in that school1 i have been going to that school in 6th grade and now im a 8th grader! thankyou mrs.ashton this school is awsome im very happy that i am getting into a really good challenge!
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Posted by a student on 07/10/07
My son was in the initial class that opened the school 3 years ago. I have been very impressed with everything about the school! The building is beautiful and functional in keeping the 6th graders separate from the older grades. The band and other music programs are great! The Speech Team encourages
... Read more many kids to participate and Murphy has dominated every competition since inception! I have been pleased with the athletics as they strike a good balance between being competitive without leaving out all the kids that want to play football. They also allow every girl who wants to cheer to do so! I have seen that the teachers really take an interest in these kids. They are phenomenal! The principal, Bonnie Manley, is very adept at maintaining control and discipline. There are few problems, if any, because of her leadership. Great facility! Great staff! Great school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/06
Murphy Middle School is an excellent school. The academic areas are outstanding and the fine arts programs are huge. The Orchestra and Band programs are some of the largest in the state and the Drama department has won many awards.
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Murphy schools — Murphy Middle School is located at 620 N Murphy Rd, Murphy TX 75094. 620 N Murphy Rd is in the 75094 ZIP code in Murphy, TX The school district for Murphy Middle School is the Plano Independent School District. Murphy Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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