Murphy Junior High School

26923 W Grande Park Blvd
Plainfield, IL 60585

www.oswego308.org

700 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

700

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	343
Hispanic	106
Black	82
Asian	125
Two or More	38
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
343 (49.0%)
Asian
125 (17.9%)
Hispanic
106 (15.1%)
Black
82 (11.7%)
Two or More
38 (5.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 308
Phone:	(630)608-5100
Website:	http://www.oswego308.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	700
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 241

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 230