ROBERT CUSHMAN MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.threevillagecsd.org

655 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School, located in Stony Brook, New York, is a prominent middle school within the Three Village Central School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 9, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive approach to adolescent education. It prides itself on maintaining a supportive learning environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth during the pivotal transition from childhood to high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school offers a robust variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, musical ensembles, and diverse student clubs. By fostering a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local community, Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals. The school’s dedication to preparing students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond remains a central pillar of its identity within the Three Village community.

655

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT CUSHMAN MURPHY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	96
Black	18
Asian	123
Two or More	30

White
388 (59.2%)
Asian
123 (18.8%)
Hispanic
96 (14.7%)
Two or More
30 (4.6%)
Black
18 (2.7%)

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:	THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)730-4800
Website:	http://www.threevillagecsd.org
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 209

Grade 8 212

Grade 9 230

Ungraded 4