Centennial School vs Murphy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial School
Bartlett · Public elementary · Grades K–6
514 students
Murphy Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
| Measure | Centennial School Bartlett, Illinois | Murphy Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 2,303 | #1309 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13756 of 50,301 | #35868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 514 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 24% |
| city | Bartlett | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.5 vs 34.1).
- •Centennial School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 24%).
- •Centennial School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 28%).
- •Centennial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 51.8%).
- •Murphy Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.1).
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 Centennial School better than Murphy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial School ranks higher (66.5 vs 34.1 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 Centennial School and Murphy Elem School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Bartlett and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial School: 514. Murphy Elem School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial School and Murphy Elem School rank in Illinois?
Centennial School is 368th of 2,303 and Murphy Elem School is 1309th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).