Grande Park Elem Sch vs Murphy Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 179 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grande Park Elem Sch
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
687 students
Murphy Junior High School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
700 students
| Measure | Grande Park Elem Sch Plainfield, Illinois | Murphy Junior High School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #500 of 2,303 | #165 of 670 |
| National rank | #17650 of 50,301 | #5188 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 687 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 40% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.8 vs 61.3).
- •Grande Park Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 40%).
- •Grande Park Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 53%).
- •Murphy Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 24.5%).
- •Murphy Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.1).
- •Murphy Junior High School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 687.
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 Grande Park Elem Sch better than Murphy Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grande Park Elem Sch and Murphy Junior High School?
About 179 m in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grande Park Elem Sch: 687. Murphy Junior High School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grande Park Elem Sch and Murphy Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Grande Park Elem Sch is 500th of 2,303 and Murphy Junior High School is 165th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).