Murphy Elementary School vs. Vera Ralya Elementary School
Should you attend Murphy Elementary School or Vera Ralya Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Vera Ralya Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades 2-5, Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 389 students in grades 2-5, Vera Ralya Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
2-5
2-5
Total Students
376 students
389 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#493 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
89
93
Grade 3 Students
90
92
Grade 4 Students
100
95
Grade 5 Students
97
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
70%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
