Magee Middle School vs W J Murphy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Magee Middle School
Round Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
W J Murphy Elem School
Round Lake Park · Public elementary · Grades K–2
414 students
| Measure | Magee Middle School Round Lake, Illinois | W J Murphy Elem School Round Lake Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 670 | #1852 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13884 of 15,369 | #44757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 642 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 14% |
| city | Round Lake | Round Lake Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.4 vs 20.2).
- •W J Murphy Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 11%).
- •W J Murphy Elem School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 10%).
- •W J Murphy Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.6% vs 89.3%).
- •Magee Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.2).
- •Magee Middle School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 414.
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 Magee Middle School better than W J Murphy Elem 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 Magee Middle School and W J Murphy Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Round Lake and Round Lake Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Magee Middle School: 642. W J Murphy Elem School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Magee Middle School and W J Murphy Elem School rank in Illinois?
Magee Middle School is 607th of 670 and W J Murphy Elem School is 1852nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).