Rita Murphy Elementary School vs Robert Place Miller Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rita Murphy Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
Bismarck · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
| Measure | Rita Murphy Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota | Robert Place Miller Elementary School Bismarck, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 232 | #126 of 232 |
| National rank | #23998 of 50,301 | #18075 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| city | Bismarck | Bismarck |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Place Miller Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 51.7).
- •Robert Place Miller Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Robert Place Miller Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Rita Murphy Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 36.9%).
- •Robert Place Miller Elementary School is the larger school with 485 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 Rita Murphy Elementary School better than Robert Place Miller Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Place Miller Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 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 Rita Murphy Elementary School and Robert Place Miller Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bismarck and Bismarck in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rita Murphy Elementary School: 367. Robert Place Miller Elementary School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rita Murphy Elementary School and Robert Place Miller Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Rita Murphy Elementary School is 166th of 232 and Robert Place Miller Elementary School is 126th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).