Is P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. a good school?

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. has an overall score of 85/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 62% proficiency in ELA and 77% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. serve?

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 477 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr.?

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

Where is P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. located?

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. is located at 71 SAND LANE, New York, NY in District 31.

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr.

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. rated 85/100 in Staten Island, District 31. ELA proficiency: 62%. Math proficiency: 77%. 477 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 31R039
District: 31
Borough: Staten Island
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 477
Overall score: 85/100
ELA proficiency: 62%
Math proficiency: 77%
Address: 71 SAND LANE, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr.

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses205

Response rate45%

Published topics9 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

IEP Service Satisfaction is among the highest published topics (96/100). School Facilities and Services sits lower (87/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 92 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 94 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 96 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Conflict Resolution	94	90–100 · Higher end
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	92	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	96	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	92	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	92	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	93	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	87	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 31R039

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr.

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses47

Response rate100%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Learning Environment is among the highest published topics (100/100). Preventing Bullying sits lower (74/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 96 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 98 / 100
Academic Press: 94 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 39 Francis J. Murphy Jr. · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	94	90–100 · Higher end
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	76	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	96	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	97	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	95	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	100	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	98	90–100 · Higher end
Instructional Leadership	96	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	98	90–100 · Higher end
Preventing Bullying	74	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	99	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	96	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	76	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	100	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	85	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	94	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	92	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Core Instruction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	75	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	87	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	86	70–89 · Middle band
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 31R039

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled