Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School

351 Oxhead Rd
East Setauket, NY 11733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 672 students in grades 7-9, Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School's student population of 672 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers

School Rankings

Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#884 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
70-74%
46%
60-64%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
62%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School's ranking?
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School is ranked #884 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School often compared to?
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul J Gelinas Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
672 students attend Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School offer ?
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School part of?
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School is part of Three Village Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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