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#2727 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #31 · Staten Island, NY
A New York City Geographic District #31 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 MACFARLAND AVE, Staten Island, NY 10305
- Math 53% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,294
Median home value
$627,200
Median rent
$1,656/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Franciska Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Holy Rosary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Smiles Around Us AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 58 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #31
- Schools in district
- 74
- Rank in district
- #53 of 74
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR
PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #31, serving approximately 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,727 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR
What grades does PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR serve?
PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR?
PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR rank in NY?
PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR ranks #2,727 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR a charter school?
No, PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR a Title I school?
No, PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR?
95.6% of students at PS 39 Francis J Murphy JR 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (718) 447-4543
- Area population (ZIP 10305)
- 41,714
- Area average commute
- 43.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 10305; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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