Marie Murphy School

276 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Marie Murphy School, located in Wilmette, Illinois, serves as the intermediate school for Avoca School District 37, typically educating students in grades 6 through 8. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative environment that balances rigorous coursework with a focus on social-emotional learning. The curriculum is designed to prepare middle school students for high school success by emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy.

Beyond the classroom, Marie Murphy is recognized for its supportive community atmosphere and diverse extracurricular offerings. The school places a high value on maintaining small class sizes and a personalized approach to education, allowing teachers to foster meaningful connections with students. By integrating athletics, arts, and various student clubs with a robust academic foundation, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible, and engaged citizens who are prepared for the challenges of their secondary education and beyond.

276

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marie Murphy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	36
Black	2
Asian	75
Two or More	21

White
142 (51.4 %)
Asian
75 (27.2 %)
Hispanic
36 (13.0 %)
Two or More
21 (7.6 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avoca SD 37
Phone:	(847)251-3617
Website:	http://avoca37.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	276
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Grade 6 83

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 94