Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 39 Francis J Murphy Jr serves a 1.2 square mile attendance zone in Staten Island, NY, typically located within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 0.7 miles, extending up to 1.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
492 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1421 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
25%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
31%
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Black
6%
15%
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White
41%
39%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior's ranking?
P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is ranked #1421 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior often compared to?
P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junioris often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 46 Albert V Maniscalco, P.s. 13 M L Lindemeyer by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior?
492 students attend P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior?
P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior offer ?
P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior part of?
P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is part of New York City Geographic District #31.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior located?
P.s. 39 Francis J Murphy Junior is located in the Arrochar neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Arrochar.
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