Kenneth Murphy School vs Zion Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth Murphy School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Zion Central Middle School
Zion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Kenneth Murphy School Beach Park, Illinois | Zion Central Middle School Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1672 of 2,303 | #614 of 670 |
| National rank | #41997 of 50,301 | #13998 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 394 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 9% |
| city | Beach Park | Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenneth Murphy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 18.7).
- •Kenneth Murphy School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Kenneth Murphy School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •Kenneth Murphy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 85.5%).
- •Zion Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.6).
- •Kenneth Murphy School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 330.
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 Kenneth Murphy School better than Zion Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kenneth Murphy School ranks higher (24.5 vs 18.7 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 Kenneth Murphy School and Zion Central Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Beach Park and Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth Murphy School: 394. Zion Central Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth Murphy School and Zion Central Middle School rank in Illinois?
Kenneth Murphy School is 1672nd of 2,303 and Zion Central Middle School is 614th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).