Murray Junior High School

Murray Junior High School offers a full range of academically rigorous coursework with a focus on math and science. The math program includes pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, and the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program.

Our unique specialty 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 special and general education classes including beginning, varsity and concert band, orchestra, chorus, art, ceramics, percussion, music, health, physical education, journalism, focus on fitness, Spanish and French, AVID, ELL, drama, cultural studies, computer, careers, mythology and creative writing.

Through an advisory period all students participate in character education lessons focused on respect, responsibility, integrity, attitude and self-esteem.

Special Features:

The Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program enrolls students in high-level coursework with tutorials to prepare them for college.
Special activities for students include yearbook, science club, computer club, Fresh Force, French club, Spanish and French language camps, honor society, Wolf Ridge environmental leadership retreat, Lego Robotics, History Day, theater production and the largest junior high school science fair in Minnesota.