Village Elementary School vs W J Murphy Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Village Elementary School
Round Lake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
433 students
W J Murphy Elem School
Round Lake Park · Public elementary · Grades K–2
414 students
| Measure | Village Elementary School Round Lake, Illinois | W J Murphy Elem School Round Lake Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1956 of 2,303 | #1852 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46033 of 50,301 | #44757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 433 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Round Lake | Round Lake Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W J Murphy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 18.1).
- •Village Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Village Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Village Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.4% vs 83.6%).
- •W J Murphy Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.4).
- •Village Elementary School is the larger school with 433 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 Village Elementary School better than W J Murphy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), W J Murphy Elem School ranks higher (20.2 vs 18.1 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 Village Elementary School and W J Murphy Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Round Lake and Round Lake Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Village Elementary School: 433. W J Murphy Elem School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Village Elementary School and W J Murphy Elem School rank in Illinois?
Village Elementary School is 1956th 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).