Harper Elem School vs Marie Murphy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 927 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harper Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
366 students
Marie Murphy School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
| Measure | Harper Elem School Wilmette, Illinois | Marie Murphy School Wilmette, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #600 of 2,303 | #8 of 670 |
| National rank | #20198 of 50,301 | #179 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 366 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| city | Wilmette | Wilmette |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marie Murphy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 57.1).
- •Marie Murphy School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Marie Murphy School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 42%).
- •Marie Murphy School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.2).
- •Harper Elem School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 253.
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 Harper Elem School better than Marie Murphy School?
On the Success Index (US), Marie Murphy School ranks higher (91.8 vs 57.1 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 Harper Elem School and Marie Murphy School?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Wilmette and Wilmette in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harper Elem School: 366. Marie Murphy School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harper Elem School and Marie Murphy School rank in Illinois?
Harper Elem School is 600th of 2,303 and Marie Murphy School is 8th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).