Marie Murphy School vs Romona Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marie Murphy School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students
Romona Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
462 students
| Measure | Marie Murphy School Wilmette, Illinois | Romona Elem School Wilmette, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #8 of 670 | #13 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #179 of 15,369 | #828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 253 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 253 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 77% |
| city | Wilmette | Wilmette |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marie Murphy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.8 vs 89.8).
- •Romona Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Marie Murphy School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •Romona Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.7).
- •Romona Elem School is the larger school with 462 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 Marie Murphy School better than Romona Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Marie Murphy School ranks higher (91.8 vs 89.8 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 Marie Murphy School and Romona Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wilmette and Wilmette in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marie Murphy School: 253. Romona Elem School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marie Murphy School and Romona Elem School rank in Illinois?
Marie Murphy School is 8th of 670 and Romona Elem School is 13th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).