Serving 267 students in grades 6-8, Marie Murphy School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Marie Murphy School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marie Murphy School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Marie Murphy School is ranked #57 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Marie Murphy School often compared to?
Marie Murphy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carleton W Washburne School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Marie Murphy School?
267 students attend Marie Murphy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Marie Murphy School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marie Murphy School?
Marie Murphy School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marie Murphy School offer ?
Marie Murphy School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Marie Murphy School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 267 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
