Enrollment
700
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, IL
Murphy Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Murphy Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173027006236
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murphy Junior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 700
- students enrolled
Murphy Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Junior High School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Murphy Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Murphy Junior High School
Murphy Junior High School is a large middle school in Plainfield, Illinois, enrolling 700 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 700 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Plainfield's middle schools, it stands alongside John F Kennedy Middle Sch (912 students): Murphy Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.9:1).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Oswego East High School (2,758 students) alongside Murphy Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Murphy Junior High School compares
Murphy Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Illinois - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 700 Top 14% in Illinois - larger than 86% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173027006236
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Asian 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Murphy Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 350:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.7%
In-school suspensions 34
Out-of-school suspensions 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Murphy Junior High School.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Murphy Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murphy Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Plainfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Standard public school
912 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Timber Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
885 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Troy Middle School
Standard public school
881 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Standard public school
851 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Grove Middle School
Standard public school
841 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Drauden Point Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Murphy Junior High School
How many students attend Murphy Junior High School?
Murphy Junior High School has 700 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphy Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphy Junior High School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murphy Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Murphy Junior High School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murphy Junior High School?
Murphy Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murphy Junior High School rank among middle schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Murphy Junior High School ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Murphy Junior High School a good school?
Murphy Junior High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cusd 308?
Besides Murphy Junior High School, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.