Dr. Charles E. Murphy School vs Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Leonard J. Tyl Middle School
Oakdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles E. Murphy School Oakdale, Connecticut | Leonard J. Tyl Middle School Oakdale, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 596 | #106 of 178 |
| National rank | #6078 of 50,301 | #4212 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 296 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| city | Oakdale | Oakdale |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 65.8).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.5% vs 46.4%).
- •Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 296.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Charles E. Murphy School better than Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles E. Murphy School ranks higher (78.1 vs 65.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dr. Charles E. Murphy School and Leonard J. Tyl Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Oakdale in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School: 296. Leonard J. Tyl Middle School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles E. Murphy School and Leonard J. Tyl Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is 215th of 596 and Leonard J. Tyl Middle School is 106th of 178 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).