MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Murphy Junior High School is a public middle school that is part of the CUSD 308 school district, located in Plainfield, IL with about 751 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, Murphy Junior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Murphy Junior High School, located in Plainfield, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Oswego Community Unit School District 308. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in the Grande Park subdivision, serving a diverse and growing suburban community. The facility is designed to foster a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on both intellectual development and the social-emotional maturation of early adolescents.
Academically, Murphy Junior High emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, supplemented by a variety of elective courses and exploratory programs. The school is known for promoting an active extracurricular culture, offering students numerous opportunities to participate in competitive athletics, fine arts, and various student-led clubs. By prioritizing a supportive school climate and strong parent-teacher partnerships, Murphy Junior High strives to cultivate a productive learning atmosphere that prepares its students for the rigor of high school.
For more information, contact Murphy Junior High School at (630) 636-3489 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Plainfield, IL 60585-2995
(630) 636-3489
MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Plainfield, IL with about 751 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CUSD 308
- Total Students:
- 751
- Teachers:
- 47.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 751 students
- White
- 59.1%
- Asian
- 13.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.9%
- Black or African American
- 10.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.