Park East School vs W J Murphy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park East School
Round Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–4
312 students
W J Murphy Elem School
Round Lake Park · Public elementary · Grades K–2
414 students
| Measure | Park East School Round Lake, Illinois | W J Murphy Elem School Round Lake Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #712 of 2,303 | #1852 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22650 of 50,301 | #44757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 312 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.5% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 14% |
| city | Round Lake | Round Lake Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park East School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 20.2).
- •Park East School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 14%).
- •Park East School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Park East School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 83.6%).
- •W J Murphy Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.5).
- •W J Murphy Elem School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 312.
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 Park East School better than W J Murphy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Park East School ranks higher (53.6 vs 20.2 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 Park East School and W J Murphy Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Round Lake and Round Lake Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park East School: 312. W J Murphy Elem School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park East School and W J Murphy Elem School rank in Illinois?
Park East School is 712th of 2,303 and W J Murphy Elem School is 1852nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).