C+
Average
69/100

Murphy Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 3539 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60618
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 44th percentile in Illinois
Growth
B
Students gain 0.98 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 59th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

69
Repit Score
out of 100
496
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%44/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%59/100Students gain 0.98 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.20 in 2009–19; 51st percentile in Illinois (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 52% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −8 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−9 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency12% (−10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%25%reading +6 pts, math -6 pts57th percentile (list)
Hispanic8%3%reading -11 pts, math -9 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income17%12%reading -13 pts, math -12 pts37th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3539 W Grace St
City Chicago
ZIP Code 60618
District 1709930
NCES School ID 170993000983
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60618

Understanding the community around Murphy Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,976
Per Capita Income $58,639
Poverty Rate 6.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.7%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $502,700
Median Rent $1,461
Owner-Occupied 50.5%
Renter-Occupied 49.5%
View full data for ZIP 60618 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Murphy Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 60.1%
White 30.4%
Black 3.4%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 496
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Murphy Elem School?
Murphy Elem School has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Murphy Elem School?
Murphy Elem School has 496 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Murphy Elem School serve?
Murphy Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Murphy Elem School receive per student?
Murphy Elem School receives $25,599 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Murphy Elem School in 60618 ▼
Avg Home Value
$586,540
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,286
1-Year Change
+13.4%
% Renters
49.5%

Other Schools in 60618

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026