Murphy Middle vs Schell El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murphy Middle
Murphy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Schell El
Richardson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
| Measure | Murphy Middle Murphy, Texas | Schell El Richardson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #49 of 1,684 | #419 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #758 of 15,369 | #7090 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 901 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 901 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Murphy | Richardson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 76.4).
- •Murphy Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Murphy Middle does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 64%).
- •Murphy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 33%).
- •Schell El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Murphy Middle is the larger school with 901 students compared with 403.
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 Murphy Middle better than Schell El?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy Middle ranks higher (85.0 vs 76.4 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 Murphy Middle and Schell El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Murphy and Richardson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murphy Middle: 901. Schell El: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murphy Middle and Schell El rank in Texas?
Murphy Middle is 49th of 1,684 and Schell El is 419th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).