H R McCall Elem School vs Kenneth Murphy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H R McCall Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
396 students
Kenneth Murphy School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | H R McCall Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Kenneth Murphy School Beach Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1134 of 2,303 | #1672 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #32675 of 50,301 | #41997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 10% |
| city | Waukegan | Beach Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H R McCall Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 24.5).
- •H R McCall Elem School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 10%).
- •H R McCall Elem School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 20%).
- •Kenneth Murphy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 61.1%).
- •H R McCall Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.6).
- •H R McCall Elem School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 394.
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 H R McCall Elem School better than Kenneth Murphy School?
On the Success Index (US), H R McCall Elem School ranks higher (38.9 vs 24.5 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 H R McCall Elem School and Kenneth Murphy School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Beach Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H R McCall Elem School: 396. Kenneth Murphy School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H R McCall Elem School and Kenneth Murphy School rank in Illinois?
H R McCall Elem School is 1134th of 2,303 and Kenneth Murphy School is 1672nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).