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#2109 of 3,813 schools in IL
W J Murphy Elem School
Elementary School · Round Lake Cusd 116 · Round Lake Park, IL
A Round Lake Cusd 116 elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
220 Greenwood Dr, Round Lake Park, IL 60073
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W J Murphy Elem School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 9% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W J Murphy Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Round Lake Park), 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
$95,457
Median home value
$215,200
Median rent
$1,461/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Prairieview SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| St Gilbert Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Raymond Ellis Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 588 | 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.
Round Lake Cusd 116
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $22,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
W J Murphy Elem School is listed in Round Lake CUSD 116; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W J Murphy Elem School
W J Murphy Elem School is a public elementary school in Round Lake Park, IL, part of Round Lake Cusd 116, serving approximately 428 students in grades 1st-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,109 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W J Murphy Elem School
What grades does W J Murphy Elem School serve?
W J Murphy Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend W J Murphy Elem School?
W J Murphy Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W J Murphy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at W J Murphy Elem School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W J Murphy Elem School rank in IL?
W J Murphy Elem School ranks #2,109 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is W J Murphy Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
W J Murphy Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 W J Murphy Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W J Murphy Elem School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is W J Murphy Elem School a charter school?
No, W J Murphy Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W J Murphy Elem School a Title I school?
No, W J Murphy Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W J Murphy Elem School?
85.5% of students at W J Murphy Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (847) 270-9950
- Area population (ZIP 60073)
- 62,000
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 60073; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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