Murdock Elementary School vs West Lafayette Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
West Lafayette Intermediate School
West Lafayette · Public middle · Grades 4–6
536 students
| Measure | Murdock Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana | West Lafayette Intermediate School West Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #418 of 1,053 | #9 of 335 |
| National rank | #19877 of 50,301 | #1506 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 230 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 24.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Lafayette | West Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 57.6).
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 77.8%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •West Lafayette Intermediate School is the larger school with 536 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 Murdock Elementary School better than West Lafayette Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), West Lafayette Intermediate School ranks higher (79.9 vs 57.6 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 Murdock Elementary School and West Lafayette Intermediate School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Lafayette and West Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Elementary School: 230. West Lafayette Intermediate School: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Elementary School and West Lafayette Intermediate School rank in Indiana?
Murdock Elementary School is 418th of 1,053 and West Lafayette Intermediate School is 9th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).