Is Marie Murphy School a good school?

Yes! Marie Murphy School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 50 th of 1363 Illinois middle schools.

How many students attend Marie Murphy School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Marie Murphy School.

What is the racial makeup of Marie Murphy School?

Students at Marie Murphy School are 51% White, 27% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Marie Murphy School attend?

Students who attend Marie Murphy School usually go on to attend New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Marie Murphy School

Summary:

Marie Murphy School is a public middle school located in Wilmette, Illinois, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 276 students. The school is part of the Avoca School District 37, which is ranked 27th out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marie Murphy School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Illinois, with a statewide ranking between 8th and 50th out of over 1,300 middle schools in the state over the past 10 years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests, with 82.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.4% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate and spends a high amount per student, likely contributing to its strong academic performance.

While Marie Murphy School is a standout among many nearby schools, such as Attea Middle School, Haven Middle School, and Old Orchard Junior High School, which have lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings, the presence of other high-performing middle schools in the area, such as Sunset Ridge Elementary School and Wilmette Junior High School, highlights the strong educational opportunities available in the Wilmette and surrounding communities.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091-1103

(847) 251-3617

District: Avoca School District 37

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 1,363 Illinois Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,824

Students who attend Marie Murphy School usually attend:

High:

New Trier Township H S Winnetka

Feeder schools for Marie Murphy School:

Elementary:

Avoca West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 276

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.4%

Asian:

27.2%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.7%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marie Murphy School is $29,824.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marie Murphy School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marie Murphy School 50^th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Marie Murphy School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Avoca School District 37:

SchoolDigger ranks Avoca School District 37 27^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	92.10	44^th	1185	96.3%
2004	90.89	45^th	1204	96.3%
2005	88.86	66^th	1209	94.5%
2006	89.51	38^th	1272	97.0%
2007	91.31	13^th	1287	99.0%
2008	90.31	16^th	1293	98.8%
2009	88.69	32^nd	1318	97.6%
2010	90.85	14^th	1327	98.9%
2011	90.45	19^th	1344	98.6%
2012	90.77	18^th	1365	98.7%
2013	97.09	10^th	1367	99.3%
2014	96.66	11^th	1322	99.2%
2015	99.49	10^th	1302	99.2%
2016	99.28	9^th	1294	99.3%
2017	98.66	13^th	1293	99.0%
2018	99.23	8^th	1293	99.4%
2019	97.57	26^th	1356	98.1%
2021	97.26	36^th	1241	97.1%
2022	98.29	20^th	1369	98.5%
2023	97.95	19^th	1367	98.6%
2024	95.51	50^th	1363	96.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	95.83	3^rd	480	99.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	88.46	41^st	792	94.8%
2021	87.53	28^th	548	94.9%
2022	76.11	72^nd	781	90.8%
2023	95.79	30^th	805	96.3%
2024	90.92	49^th	802	93.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	98.53	5^th	1226	99.6%
2019	95.46	27^th	1276	97.9%
2021	92.57	49^th	1017	95.2%
2022	98.29	12^th	1286	99.1%
2023	97.59	15^th	1275	98.8%
2024	95.61	33^rd	1251	97.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.66	24^th	639	96.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	99.21	11^th	1223	99.1%
2019	98.31	16^th	1296	98.8%
2021	98.76	15^th	1048	98.6%
2022	97.78	17^th	1286	98.7%
2023	97.44	25^th	1292	98.1%
2024	94.52	55^th	1264	95.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	90.48	8^th	209	96.2%
2019	84.59	16^th	201	92.0%
2021	85.50	9^th	112	92.0%
2022	83.48	25^th	198	87.4%
2023	79.63	29^th	192	84.9%
2024	70.18	54^th	184	70.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.94	13^th	661	98.0%
2024	98.54	8^th	643	98.8%

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Rank History for White students at Marie Murphy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	97.31	15^th	889	98.3%
2019	91.98	35^th	905	96.1%
2021	91.18	45^th	813	94.5%
2022	93.27	25^th	898	97.2%
2023	95.02	20^th	895	97.8%
2024	89.99	54^th	875	93.8%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 1, 2021

School is behind other junior high schools in the area in terms of academics and programs for kids. Does not even offer band. Would not recommend. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Marie Murphy School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	142	1	48	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1994	153	1	53	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1995	164	4	58	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	235
1996	164	4	58	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	235
1997	175	4	59	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1998	177	3	52	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1999	186	3	41	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2000	197	1	54	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
2001	186	5	59	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
2002	168	2	66	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	248
2003	168	2	66	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	248
2004	166	1	62	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	239
2005	176	2	59	7	0	n/a	n/a	6	250
2006	160	2	61	7	0	n/a	n/a	7	237
2007	166	2	68	8	0	n/a	n/a	5	249
2008	173	2	58	16	0	n/a	n/a	7	256
2009	181	1	66	11	0	n/a	n/a	9	268
2010	172	3	67	16	0	n/a	n/a	13	271
2011	162	5	71	3	1	0	11	0	253
2012	146	4	57	7	0	0	17	0	231
2013	171	4	70	9	0	0	18	0	272
2014	162	2	57	33	1	0	18	0	273
2015	155	4	64	3	5	0	30	0	261
2016	160	5	72	2	2	1	25	0	267
2017	160	5	76	25	0	0	20	0	286
2018	167	2	76	17	0	0	22	0	284
2019	168	3	65	20	0	0	22	0	278
2020	168	1	74	27	0	0	25	0	295
2021	156	2	73	30	0	0	26	0	287
2022	151	1	89	33	0	0	26	0	300
2023	142	2	75	36	0	0	21	0	276

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marie Murphy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	193	20.2	9.6	n/a
1994	209	20.5	10.2	n/a
1995	235	21.0	11.2	n/a
1996	235	21.0	11.2	n/a
1997	245	22.0	11.1	n/a
1998	236	24.0	9.8	n/a
1999	238	24.8	9.6	n/a
2000	260	25.4	10.2	n/a
2001	254	25.6	9.9	n/a
2002	248	25.7	9.6	0
2003	248	25.7	9.6	0
2004	239	28.9	8.3	0
2005	250	27.9	9.0	0
2006	237	27.4	8.6	0
2007	249	26.0	9.6	0
2008	256	25.0	10.2	0
2009	268	27.0	9.9	0
2010	271	27.2	9.9	0
2011	253	27.7	9.1	0
2012	231	26.1	8.8	6.5
2013	272	32.1	8.4	8.1
2014	273	25.0	10.9	6.6
2015	261	28.0	9.3	9.2
2016	267	27.0	9.8	5.2
2017	286	27.0	10.5	8
2018	284	26.5	10.7	4.6
2019	278	27.7	10.0	5.4
2020	295	26.5	11.1	7.1
2021	287	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	300	25.4	11.7	7.7
2023	276	26.7	10.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marie Murphy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	193	20.2	9.6	n/a
1994	209	20.5	10.2	n/a
1995	235	21.0	11.2	n/a
1996	235	21.0	11.2	n/a
1997	245	22.0	11.1	n/a
1998	236	24.0	9.8	n/a
1999	238	24.8	9.6	n/a
2000	260	25.4	10.2	n/a
2001	254	25.6	9.9	n/a
2002	248	25.7	9.6	0
2003	248	25.7	9.6	0
2004	239	28.9	8.3	0
2005	250	27.9	9.0	0
2006	237	27.4	8.6	0
2007	249	26.0	9.6	0
2008	256	25.0	10.2	0
2009	268	27.0	9.9	0
2010	271	27.2	9.9	0
2011	253	27.7	9.1	0
2012	231	26.1	8.8	6.5
2013	272	32.1	8.4	8.1
2014	273	25.0	10.9	6.6
2015	261	28.0	9.3	9.2
2016	267	27.0	9.8	5.2
2017	286	27.0	10.5	8
2018	284	26.5	10.7	4.6
2019	278	27.7	10.0	5.4
2020	295	26.5	11.1	7.1
2021	287	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	300	25.4	11.7	7.7
2023	276	26.7	10.3	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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