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Murphy Junior High School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Plainfield, Illinois · CUSD 308
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students700
Student:Teacher14.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch20%
Title INo
Murphy Junior
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
700
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
20%-33.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Murphy Junior High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Plainfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 700 students. It is part of the CUSD 308 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCUSD 308
County17093
CityPlainfield
ZIP60585
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173027006236

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment700
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino15.0%
Black / African American14.4%
Asian9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native54.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
15.0%
Black
14.4%
Asian
9.6%
Two+
6.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %20%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)