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Turrill Elementary School vs. Emma Murphy Elementary School

Should you attend Turrill Elementary School or Emma Murphy Elementary 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.
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School Overview

School
Turrill Elementary School
785 S Elm St
Lapeer, MI 48446
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Emma Murphy Elementary School
1100 Pratt Rd
Metamora, MI 48455
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Emma Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Turrill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emma Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
380 students
383 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Turrill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emma Murphy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Turrill Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emma Murphy Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Turrill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emma Murphy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Turrill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lapeer Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Emma Murphy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lapeer Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#959 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#553 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Turrill Elementary 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 Emma Murphy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MI)
45%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Turrill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan 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 Emma Murphy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Turrill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan 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 Emma Murphy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Turrill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan 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 Emma Murphy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Turrill Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Emma Murphy Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
66
75
Grade 1 Students
74
48
Grade 2 Students
59
62
Grade 3 Students
58
60
Grade 4 Students
64
68
Grade 5 Students
59
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Turrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emma Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Turrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emma Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Turrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emma Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Turrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emma Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Turrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emma Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Turrill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emma Murphy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lapeer Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Turrill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emma Murphy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Turrill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emma Murphy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Turrill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emma Murphy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lapeer Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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