James F. Murray School
Regular School · JERSEY CITY, NJ
James F. Murray School is a regular school school in JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, serving grades PK–08 with 642 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 192 | 30% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 167 | 26% |
| White | 146 | 23% |
| Asian | 96 | 15% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 642 | 306M / 336F |
English Language Learners: 97 (15% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10.0% -15.6pp | 25.6% | 465 |
| Reading Proficiency | 38.0% -8.8pp | 46.8% | 463 |
| Science Proficiency | 10-14% | — | 158 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 642 | 100% |
Contact & Location
339 STEGMAN PARKWAY
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305
Phone: (201)915-6620
http://ps38.jcboe.orgOther Schools in District
- Alexander D. Sullivan School Elementary
- Alfred Zampella School Elementary
- Chaplain Charles Watters School Elementary
- Charles E. Trefurt School Elementary
- Christa McAuliffe School Elementary
- Cornelia F. Bradford School Elementary
- Dr. Charles P. DeFuccio School Elementary
- Dr. Maya Angelou Elementary School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 07305) → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- New Jersey teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
340783002842
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD