Farmington Central Jr High Sch vs Marie Murphy School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 242 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farmington Central Jr High Sch
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
Marie Murphy School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
| Measure | Farmington Central Jr High Sch Farmington, Illinois | Marie Murphy School Wilmette, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #267 of 670 | #8 of 670 |
| National rank | #7676 of 15,369 | #179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 253 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 75% |
| city | Farmington | Wilmette |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marie Murphy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 49.8).
- •Marie Murphy School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 31%).
- •Marie Murphy School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 47%).
- •Marie Murphy School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.7).
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 Farmington Central Jr High Sch better than Marie Murphy School?
On the Success Index (US), Marie Murphy School ranks higher (91.8 vs 49.8 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 Farmington Central Jr High Sch and Marie Murphy School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Wilmette in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farmington Central Jr High Sch: 253. Marie Murphy School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farmington Central Jr High Sch and Marie Murphy School rank in Illinois?
Farmington Central Jr High Sch is 267th of 670 and Marie Murphy School is 8th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).