Murray Community School District

What Murray Community School District does

Murray Community School District is a public K-12 school district located in Murray, Iowa, operating from a single campus at 216 Sherman Street under the governance of an elected school board and oversight of the Iowa Department of Education. The district serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in four sequential programs (Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, and High School) under a traditional in-person model on a four-day school week schedule. Enrollment is open to in-district residents and, under Iowa's open enrollment statute, to out-of-district applicants. Current Superintendent Justin Jeffs leads the district following the departure of Tim Kuehl.

The district's core educational offering spans foundational K-5 instruction (delivered with small class sizes and departmentalized math/science for grades 4–5), exploratory middle school rotations including agriculture, art, careers, and technology, and a high school program requiring 26 credits for graduation with pathways to dual-enrollment college coursework and internships. Technology infrastructure includes a district-wide 1:1 Chromebook program for all K-12 students, the JMC parent/student portal for grades and attendance, dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications, library services via the rmwebopac catalog, and curriculum delivery through Savvas Realize. Academic support extends into post-secondary planning through a partnership with Southwestern Community College (PSEO concurrent enrollment and Career Academies in automotive, IT, carpentry, engineering, and electrical trades) and a Work-Based Learning program with local employers.

As a public entity, Murray CSD does not charge tuition. Revenue is derived from Iowa state education aid, local property tax levies (including a Murray CSD Bond Referendum), federal grants, and ancillary fees for driver education and meal programs. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The district maintains compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA, Section 508, Section 504, ADA, and the Iowa Civil Rights Act, and operates within a single U.S. geography (Iowa) with no international footprint.

Name

Murray Community School District

Legal name

Murray Community School District

Website

https://murraycsd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Murray Community School District is a public K-12 school district in rural Iowa serving Pre-K through 12th grade students with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, 1:1 Chromebook program, dual-enrollment through Southwestern Community College, and a work-based learning program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Head Start & Public Pre-K Programs (EDACABAK)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Preschool programs
• Dual enrollment classes
• Work-based learning
• School library services

Headquarters

HQ city

Murray

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: As a public community school district in Iowa, Murray CSD is funded through a combination of state aid, property tax levies (including the Murray CSD Bond Referendum), and federal funding programs. The district also generates revenue through student activity fees and school meal programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Murray Community School District is a public K-12 school district serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade in Murray, Iowa. It delivers traditional in-person education across Pre-K, elementary, middle, and high school levels, supplemented by a 1:1 Chromebook program, dual enrollment with Southwestern Community College, work-based learning, library services, and a digital backpack resource hub.

Product overview

Murray Community School District operates as a K-12 public school district in Murray, Iowa, offering a unified educational ecosystem across four school levels (Pre-K through High School). The district provides educational services through traditional in-person programs, supplemented by digital platforms including a mobile app, parent portal (JMC), and district website. Key educational initiatives include a 1:1 Chromebook program for all K-12 students, a Work Based Learning program connecting students with local employers, and SWCC concurrent enrollment allowing students to earn college credits. The district also provides a Digital Backpack resource system and maintains library services across all campuses through the rmwebopac catalog system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-K Program Play-based early childhood education program serving preschool-age children in the Murray CSD community, focused on kindergarten readiness through developmentally appropriate practices.
• Elementary School Program Foundational academic program for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development using research-based curricula.
• Middle School Program Middle school program for grades 6-8 offering departmentalized learning with exploratory rotations and extracurricular activities to prepare students for high school.
• High School Program Comprehensive high school program for grades 9-12, requiring 26 credits for graduation, and offering dual enrollment, work-based learning, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
• SWCC Concurrent Enrollment Program Dual enrollment partnership with Southwestern Community College that enables Murray CSD high school students to earn both high school and college credit simultaneously through Iowa PSEO, including career academies.
• Work-Based Learning Program Career exploration and workforce readiness program that connects high school students with local employers for internships, real-world work experience, and soft skills development.
• Driver's Education Program Driver's education course offered to students of Murray CSD, with associated fees supporting school permit and license preparation.
• Library Services District library system providing catalog access, research resources, and literacy support across all school levels via the rmwebopac platform.
• School Meal Program School meal services provided to Murray CSD students, with revenue generated through meal charges and related nutrition programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9:1 student to teacher ratio providing personalized support
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Southwestern Community College (SWCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough Iowa Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), Murray CSD students can enroll in Southwestern Community College courses and earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. The partnership includes SWCC Career Academies in Automotive Repair, Collision Repair, Information Technology, Carpentry, Engineering, and Electrical Technology. SWCC also processes transcripts for Murray students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bedford Community School District: Small rural Iowa public school district in Bedford (Taylor County), serving a comparable southwest Iowa rural student population with similar district scale, demographics, and small-town community-school structure.
• Clarke Community School District: Small rural Iowa public school district headquartered in Osceola, the county seat of Clarke County (the same county as Murray CSD). Serves a comparable PK-12 student population with a similar small-district educational model, rural community profile, and southern Iowa demographic base.
• Creston Community School District: Iowa public school district serving Creston and surrounding Union County communities. Referenced in Murray CSD's local media communications (Creston Radio), indicating close geographic proximity and a comparable small-town public school district context in southwest Iowa.
• Mount Ayr Community School District: Small rural Iowa public school district in Mount Ayr (Ringgold County), serving a comparable southern Iowa rural student population with similar district scale, community-school culture, and small-class-size educational model.
• Wayne Community School District: Small rural Iowa public school district headquartered in Corydon (Wayne County), serving a comparable southern Iowa student population with similar district scale, demographics, and rural community-school structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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