Serving 688 students in grades 6-8, Murphy Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 688 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Murphy Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphy Junior High School is 0.69, 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.
Murphy Junior High School is ranked #1072 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Murphy Junior High School often compared to?
Murphy Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bednarcik Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Murphy Junior High School?
688 students attend Murphy Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Murphy Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphy Junior High School?
Murphy Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Murphy Junior High School offer ?
Murphy Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Murphy Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 688 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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