Jefferson Elementary School vs Rita Murphy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Rita Murphy Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Dickinson, North Dakota | Rita Murphy Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 232 | #166 of 232 |
| National rank | #7337 of 50,301 | #23998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Dickinson | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 51.7).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 33.2%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.7).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 367.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Rita Murphy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (76.0 vs 51.7 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Rita Murphy Elementary School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Dickinson and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 370. Rita Murphy Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Rita Murphy Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Jefferson Elementary School is 28th of 232 and Rita Murphy Elementary School is 166th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).