Hiawatha Elem School vs Kenneth Murphy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Kenneth Murphy School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elem School Berwyn, Illinois | Kenneth Murphy School Beach Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1461 of 2,303 | #1672 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #38549 of 50,301 | #41997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 394 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Berwyn | Beach Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 24.5).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Kenneth Murphy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 75.6%).
- •Hiawatha Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.6).
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 Hiawatha Elem School better than Kenneth Murphy School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elem School ranks higher (30.0 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 Hiawatha Elem School and Kenneth Murphy School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Berwyn and Beach Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elem School: 394. Kenneth Murphy School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elem School and Kenneth Murphy School rank in Illinois?
Hiawatha Elem School is 1461st of 2,303 and Kenneth Murphy School is 1672nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).