P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior
Tel:
(718)447-4543
- P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior serves 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
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 20%)
School Overview
- P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior's student population of 553 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 553 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is 0.67, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #2834 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 46% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is Geller House School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Geller House School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Geller House School (0.3 miles away)
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- Staten Island Geller House School Special Education School
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Staten Island, NY 10304
(718)876-4610 1.0 PK-5 263 - Staten Island P.S. 13 M L Lindemeyer Grades: PK-5 | 884 students
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191 Vermont Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718)447-1462 1.1 PK-5 884 - Staten Island P.S. 48 William G Wilcox Grades: PK-8 | 974 students
1.1 miles
1050 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
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