Serving 667 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 667 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School's student population of 667 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
65%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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?
667 students attend Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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