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#1373 of 2,466 schools in NJ
James F. Murray School
Elementary School · Jersey City Public Schools · Jersey City, NJ
A Jersey City Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
339 STEGMAN PARKWAY, Jersey City, NJ 07305
- Math 29% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James F. Murray School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James F. Murray School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jersey City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,126
Median home value
$418,200
Median rent
$1,610/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President Barack Obama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Whitney M. Young Jr. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Chaplain Charles Watters SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 552 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jersey City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #19 of 39
- District spending per student
- $28,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
James F. Murray School is listed in Jersey City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James F. Murray School
James F. Murray School is a public elementary school in Jersey City, NJ, part of Jersey City Public Schools, serving approximately 650 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,373 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James F. Murray School
What grades does James F. Murray School serve?
James F. Murray School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend James F. Murray School?
James F. Murray School has an enrollment of approximately 650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School?
The student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James F. Murray School rank in NJ?
James F. Murray School ranks #1,373 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is James F. Murray School's MySchoolScout rating?
James F. Murray School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James F. Murray School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James F. Murray School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James F. Murray School a charter school?
No, James F. Murray School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James F. Murray School a Title I school?
No, James F. Murray School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James F. Murray School?
67.5% of students at James F. Murray School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hudson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (201) 915-6620
- Area population (ZIP 07305)
- 71,643
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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