CICS - Irving Park Campus vs Murphy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 537 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Irving Park Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
453 students
Murphy Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
| Measure | CICS - Irving Park Campus Chicago, Illinois | Murphy Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1435 of 2,303 | #1309 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37935 of 50,301 | #35868 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 453 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 24% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 30.9).
- •CICS - Irving Park Campus does better on math proficiency (25% vs 24%).
- •CICS - Irving Park Campus does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Murphy Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 68%).
- •Murphy Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.7).
- •Murphy Elem School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 453.
- •CICS - Irving Park Campus is a charter school while Murphy Elem School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 CICS - Irving Park Campus better than Murphy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy Elem School ranks higher (34.1 vs 30.9 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 CICS - Irving Park Campus and Murphy Elem School?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Irving Park Campus: 453. Murphy Elem School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Irving Park Campus and Murphy Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Irving Park Campus is 1435th of 2,303 and Murphy Elem School is 1309th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).