Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William F Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William F Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William F Murphy Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William F Murphy Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William F Murphy Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
36%
28%
Black
11%
16%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William F Murphy Elementary School's ranking?
William F Murphy Elementary School is ranked #662 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are William F Murphy Elementary School often compared to?
William F Murphy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowview Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend William F Murphy Elementary School?
402 students attend William F Murphy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of William F Murphy Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William F Murphy Elementary School?
William F Murphy Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does William F Murphy Elementary School offer ?
William F Murphy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William F Murphy Elementary School part of?
William F Murphy Elementary School is part of Woodridge SD 68 School District.
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