Dr. Charles E. Murphy School vs Oakdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 2.7 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
Oakdale School
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles E. Murphy School Oakdale, Connecticut | Oakdale School Oakdale, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #215 of 596 | #95 of 596 |
| National rank | #6078 of 50,301 | #1193 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 87% |
| city | Oakdale | Oakdale |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 78.1).
- •Oakdale School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 67%).
- •Oakdale School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Oakdale School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 40.5%).
- •Oakdale School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.8).
- •Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 271.
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 Oakdale School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale School ranks higher (88.4 vs 78.1 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 Oakdale School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and Oakdale in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School: 296. Oakdale School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles E. Murphy School and Oakdale School rank in Connecticut?
Dr. Charles E. Murphy School is 215th of 596 and Oakdale School is 95th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).