P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior
Tel:
(718) 447-4543
P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior serves 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 540 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2713 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 27% |
| Black | 8% | 17% |
| White | 44% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is Geller House School (0.3 miles away)
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- Staten Island Geller House School Special Education School
Grades: 3-11 | 19 students
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Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 442-7828 0.3 3-11 19 - Staten Island P.S. 46 Albert V Maniscalco Grades: PK-5 | 270 students
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41 Reid Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 987-5155 0.5 PK-5 270 - Staten Island Naples Street Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 298 students
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Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 876-4610 1.0 PK-4 298 - Staten Island P.S. 13 M L Lindemeyer Grades: PK-5 | 866 students
1.1 miles
191 Vermont Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 447-1462 1.1 PK-5 866 - Staten Island P.S. 48 William G Wilcox Grades: PK-8 | 982 students
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1050 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-8323 1.1 PK-8 982
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