Bret Harte Elem School vs Murray Elem Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 691 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
339 students
Murray Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Murray Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1646 of 2,303 | #1586 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41683 of 50,301 | #40791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 339 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 16% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murray Elem Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 25.0).
- •Bret Harte Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Murray Elem Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Murray Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 75.2%).
- •Bret Harte Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.4).
- •Murray Elem Language Academy is the larger school with 477 students compared with 339.
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 Bret Harte Elem School better than Murray Elem Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Murray Elem Language Academy ranks higher (26.4 vs 25.0 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 Bret Harte Elem School and Murray Elem Language Academy?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elem School: 339. Murray Elem Language Academy: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elem School and Murray Elem Language Academy rank in Illinois?
Bret Harte Elem School is 1646th of 2,303 and Murray Elem Language Academy is 1586th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).