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Facts About Our School
Year School Built 1964
Building Addition 1968
Square Footage 123,150
Number of Students 765
Grades Served 5-8
School Hours 8:55 - 3:55
School Colors Blue and White
School Mascot Falcon
Principal:
Deloris Burke - deloris.burke@mnps.org
Assistant Principal:
Rhea Baker - rhea.baker@mnps.org
District 2 School Board Representative:
Dr. Jo Ann Brannon - joann.brannon@mnps.org
District 27 Metro Council Representative:
Randy Foster - randy.foster@nashville.gov, 834-0562
Parent Support Group Contact:
PTA President, Mary Moreno - 333-2195
What Makes Our School Unique?
McMurray is fortunate to have an incredibly diverse student population. We have students from all over the world, speaking a total of 36 different languages. McMurray is the ELL middle school center for the Overton cluster. For many years our school has been devoted to academics and extra-curricular activities. This tradition has not changed. Students experience a rich, learning environment that celebrates diversity. McMurray continues to be committed to a strong athletic program while providing a quality curriculum that prepares students for success in high school. McMurray offers Algebra I, Spanish I, and Physical Science for high school credit. McMurray’s tradition of excellence in education continues.
McMurray is a Title I school, receiving federal funds to provide our students with the best possible materials and technology. Our goal is to create a strong partnership with parents and the community to help our students become successful, productive members of society.
Overton Cluster Map (2008-2009)
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What Does Our School Offer?
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Technology Education
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9,000 volume library
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3 Computer Labs
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Mentoring program
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Algebra for high school credit
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Physical Science for high school credit
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Spanish for high school credit
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Language!
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Art
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Art Club
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Kids of Excellence
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Newspaper Staff
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Student Council/SGA
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Yearbook Staff
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Band, Guitar
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McMurray Volunteers
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Athletics
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Physical Education all year
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KidsKollege
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Dell TechKnow
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ESL for Adults
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Before/after school tutoring
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Hispanic Achievers
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Health in Progress
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Health Classes
Who Attends Our School?
Students attending McMurray live in the southern most area of Davidson County and are zoned to Overton High School. The elementary schools in the Overton cluster are: Norman Binkley, Crieve Hall, Granbery, Haywood, Shayne and Tusculum. Middle schools are Croft Design Center, McMurray, and W.H. Oliver. Haywood and Tusculum are the elementary schools zoned to McMurray.
Community Partners
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PNA Before and After School Care
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Publix at Nipper’s Corner
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Starbucks at Nippers Corner
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Vanderbilt Latin Studies student tutor
PENCIL Partners
PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success. |