Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr School Overview &amp; Info (2026 List)

About Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr

PS 39 Francis J Murphy Jr is a public elementary school located at 99 MacFarland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305. The student population at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr is 479 students. At Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr, 71% of the student body scored at least at the proficient level in mathematics, while 50% of the students scored at least at the proficient level in reading skills. The student-to-teacher ratio at the school is 12:1. The ratio at the school is favorable compared to the ratio of the whole district. The students consist of 46% females and 54% males. Ps 39 has a high enrollment of economically disadvantaged students at 96%. 39 equivalent full-time teachers are employed by the school. Residences within the corridor sell for about $641,873 based on demand associated with school zones. The school operates as one of a network of other elementary schools under a district-based system that serves several intermediate paths in Staten Island. It operates as a mid-level NYC elementary school, often considered equal in ranking with many of top performing elementary schools in New York.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 71%

Reading 50%

State average proficiency is 71% in Math and 50% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

12 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

479

Total Students

$82249

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 40.92%

Asian 23.59%

Hispanic 24.84%

Black 7.31%

Two+ Races 2.71%

Native Am. 0.21%

White

40.92%

Asian

23.59%

Hispanic

24.84%

Black

7.31%

Two+ Races

2.71%

Native Am.

0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 479

45.93%

220 Female

54.07%

259 Male

Student Population

479 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1179 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr Contact Information

Address

99 MACFARLAND AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10305

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Phone

(718) 447-4543

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Website

http://www.ps39r.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 08:00 AM - 02:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

A Spring Fling event for grades 2 & 3 students taking part in the Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr School is scheduled to happen on April 27, 2026, between 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The ticket prices are $10, which are to be paid via the official website/mobile application of the school.

FAQ

Q1. What is the enrollment process in Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr?

Ans. The process of enrollment takes place through NYC DOE according to zoning and official deadlines for applications.

Q2. Are there any transport facilities provided by Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr for students?

Ans. Transport facilities will be available based on the distance between the school and the students’ residence.

Q3. What are some of the extracurricular activities offered at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr?

Ans. Students can join various club, art, and sport activities based on their respective grades.

Q4. How does Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr facilitate parental participation?

Ans. Parental participation is encouraged through parent-teacher meetings and training workshops at the school.

Q5. What are the safety standards practiced at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr?

Ans. Safety standards practiced at Ps 39 Francis J Murphy Jr are per NYC DOE policies and regulations.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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