Excellent
#202 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 10% in state
Murray Park Elementary
Elementary School · Ripon Area School District · Ripon, WI
A Ripon Area School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 991, Ripon, WI 54971
- Math 55% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Murray Park Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Murray Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated827/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ripon), 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
$65,914
Median home value
$182,800
Median rent
$708/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54971; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quest Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | 3–5 | 0.0 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Odyssey Academy of Virtual LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 224 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Ripon Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Murray Park Elementary is listed in Ripon Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Murray Park Elementary
Murray Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Ripon, WI, part of Ripon Area School District, serving approximately 152 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #202 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Murray Park Elementary
What grades does Murray Park Elementary serve?
Murray Park Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Murray Park Elementary?
Murray Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray Park Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Murray Park Elementary rank in WI?
Murray Park Elementary ranks #202 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Murray Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Murray Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Murray Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Murray Park Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Murray Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Murray Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Murray Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Murray Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Murray Park Elementary?
50.7% of students at Murray Park Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fond du Lac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (920) 748-4695
- Area population (ZIP 54971)
- 10,783
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 54971; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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