Murray Middle School will have a child-oriented program, which will address the physical, intellectual, social and affective needs of the early adolescent learner.  The school will provide a challenging curriculum, which will be sensitive to the individual needs of the middle school child in achieving his/her potential.

Murray Middle School will provide an educational program, which will stress high academic expectations and maximize learning by allowing all children the opportunity to experience success.  The school will maintain a positive and secure environment, which will be fostered by the supportive relationship among students, parents, and staff in working toward common goals.

This school will provide an articulation program that will result in the orderly passage both academically and developmentally, of students entering Murray Middle School from our feeder schools until their departure to our high schools.

The staff will be specifically trained for, and dedicated to, the education of the middle school child.  The wide range of academic, behavioral, and cultural differences will be given special attention.

The school will stress the importance of self-concept in the curriculum and will focus on the affective needs of the adolescent's development.  The school will provide a positive climate so those students will grow and learn in a healthy environment.

The school's curriculum will be academically strong.  It will provide factual information, skill development, and activities designed to help middle school students become self-directed learners and gain a more in-depth knowledge of themselves.  The curriculum will offer opportunities for students to explore pre-vocational and special interest areas.  The school will emphasize the use of technology for all students.  It will be the school's responsibility to provide access to needed technology in order to prepare students for their future. 

Our goal is to provide an educational program, which will prepare the adolescent of today for the demands of the 21st Century.  This program will encourage each individual to become a productive, competent, responsible, ethical, and fulfilled adult.  By developing self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-discipline, our students will achieve both academically and socially.