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James F. Murray School

339 Stegman Parkway, Jersey City, NJ 07305, United States

+1 (201) 915-6620

http://ps38.jcboe.org

3.0

Overall Rating

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James F. Murray School Overview

About This School

James F. Murray School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 642 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 41% proficiency in ELA and 19% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 47 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $93,755. Support services include a ratio of 321 students per counselor. Students at the school are 48% male and 52% female. The demographic breakdown consists of 30% Black, 26% Hispanic, 23% White, 15% Asian, and 2% students of two or more races.

642

Total Students

PK-8

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

47 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts41%

Mathematics19%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

321:1

James F. Murray School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

41%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

19%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

321

Students per Counselor

James F. Murray School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor321:1

James F. Murray School Student Demographics

Student Body

47.66%

Male

52.34%

Female

Total Enrollment: 642 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White22.74%

Hispanic26.01%

Asian14.95%

Black29.91%

Two or More Races2.02%

Native American0.62%

James F. Murray School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About James F. Murray School

Q: What is James F. Murray School?

A: James F. Murray School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend James F. Murray School?

A: James F. Murray School has approximately 642 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about James F. Murray School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About James F. Murray School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about James F. Murray School
School Name	James F. Murray School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	339 Stegman Parkway, Jersey City, NJ 07305, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6620
Total Students	642
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	47
Rating	3/10
ELA Proficiency	41%
Math Proficiency	19%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James F. Murray School

What is James F. Murray School?

James F. Murray School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend James F. Murray School?

James F. Murray School has approximately 642 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School?

The student-teacher ratio at James F. Murray School is 13:1.

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