Excellent
#31 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Marie Murphy School
Middle School · Avoca Sd 37 · Wilmette, IL
An Avoca Sd 37 middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2921 Illinois Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
- Math 63% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marie Murphy School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Marie Murphy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wilmette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$190,250
Median home value
$800,100
Median rent
$1,968/mo
College educated
84.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmette Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 7–8 | 0.7 mi | 770 | Compare → |
| Highcrest Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 5–6 | 1.0 mi | 747 | Compare → |
| North Shore Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Carleton W Washburne SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Avoca Sd 37
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marie Murphy School is listed in Avoca SD 37; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marie Murphy School
Marie Murphy School is a public middle school in Wilmette, IL, part of Avoca Sd 37, serving approximately 267 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marie Murphy School
What grades does Marie Murphy School serve?
Marie Murphy School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marie Murphy School?
Marie Murphy School has an enrollment of approximately 267 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marie Murphy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marie Murphy School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marie Murphy School rank in IL?
Marie Murphy School ranks #31 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Marie Murphy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marie Murphy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marie Murphy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marie Murphy School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marie Murphy School a charter school?
No, Marie Murphy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marie Murphy School a Title I school?
No, Marie Murphy School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 267
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (847) 251-3617
- Area population (ZIP 60091)
- 27,369
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60091; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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