Donley Elementary School vs Murphy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donley Elementary School
East Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Murphy Elementary School
Haslett · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
386 students
| Measure | Donley Elementary School East Lansing, Michigan | Murphy Elementary School Haslett, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #708 of 1,581 | #39 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #25361 of 50,301 | #3399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 262 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 75% |
| city | East Lansing | Haslett |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 49.7).
- •Murphy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Murphy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Murphy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 57.3%).
- •Donley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Murphy Elementary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 262.
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 Donley Elementary School better than Murphy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy Elementary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 49.7 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 Donley Elementary School and Murphy Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between East Lansing and Haslett in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donley Elementary School: 262. Murphy Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donley Elementary School and Murphy Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Donley Elementary School is 708th of 1,581 and Murphy Elementary School is 39th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).