Kenneth Murphy School

Kenneth Murphy School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
11315 W Wadsworth Rd,  Beach Park, IL
Beach Park School District #3
4.7
349 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Paula Bieneman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
7.5%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
26
Full Time Teachers
26
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
1
Equity
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GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
433:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Hispanic
49.9%
Black
25.8%
White
15.5%
Two or more races
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Native American
1.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/22/2025
I have two school age children here. We joined the school this year (2025) and have been very pleased. The school goes the extra mile to ensure they’re safe and secure. The teachers and new principal have been wonderful. Strong PTA presence and many school events that we have enjoyed going to. The s...
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5.0 parent
3/3/2021
They have been more than accommodating during the pandemic and have taken great care of my child’s learning.
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4.0 parent
10/5/2017
It is a well-integrated school that is trying very hard in a low income area with less than average monetary resources with some decent level of success.
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Kenneth Murphy School

Kenneth Murphy School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Beach Park, IL, in the Beach Park neighborhood, and is served by the Beach Park School District #3 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 349 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 7.5% are proficient in reading. Kenneth Murphy School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $303,234. Discover additional schools in the area, like Zion-Benton Township High School, New Tech High - Zion-Benton East, Lake County Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Beach Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kenneth Murphy School.

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