Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate vs Murdock Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 501 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,031 students
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
| Measure | Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate Lafayette, Indiana | Murdock Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 335 | #418 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #11190 of 15,369 | #19877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,031 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 67% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 33.5).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 34%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 77.8%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.4).
- •Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is the larger school with 1,031 students compared with 230.
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 Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate better than Murdock Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 33.5 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 Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and Murdock Elementary School?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate: 1,031. Murdock Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate and Murdock Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate is 276th of 335 and Murdock Elementary School is 418th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).