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Marie Murphy School vs. West School

Should you attend Marie Murphy School or West School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marie Murphy School
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
West School
1010 Forestway Dr
Glencoe, IL 60022
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Marie Murphy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

West School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 267 students in grades 6-8, Marie Murphy School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 248 students in grades 3-4, West School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
3-4
Total Students
267 students
248 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marie Murphy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at West School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marie Murphy School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marie Murphy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at West School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marie Murphy School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Avoca School District 37 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at West School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Glencoe School District 35 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#53 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
#135 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marie Murphy School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of West School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in IL)
66%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marie Murphy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Avoca School District 37 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Glencoe School District 35 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marie Murphy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Avoca School District 37 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at West School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Glencoe School District 35 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marie Murphy School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West School by grade.
Pre-K Students
21
-
Grade 3 Students
-
132
Grade 4 Students
-
116
Grade 6 Students
79
-
Grade 7 Students
83
-
Grade 8 Students
84
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
27%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marie Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Avoca School District 37 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Glencoe School District 35 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marie Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Avoca School District 37 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at West School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Glencoe School District 35 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marie Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Avoca School District 37 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at West School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Glencoe School District 35 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% White
49%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marie Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Avoca School District 37 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at West School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Glencoe School District 35 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marie Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Avoca School District 37 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at West School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Glencoe School District 35 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marie Murphy School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Avoca School District 37 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of West School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Glencoe School District 35 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marie Murphy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Avoca School District 37 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at West School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Glencoe School District 35 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(11-12 School Year Data)
4%
(11-12 School Year Data)
 
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