Dawnwood Middle School vs Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawnwood Middle School
Centereach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
Stony Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–9
655 students
| Measure | Dawnwood Middle School Centereach, New York | Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School Stony Brook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #356 of 785 | #54 of 785 |
| National rank | #6704 of 15,369 | #434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 967 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 92% |
| city | Centereach | Stony Brook |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 54.3).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 54%).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 47.1%).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 14.0).
- •Dawnwood Middle School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 655.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dawnwood Middle School better than Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School ranks higher (88.3 vs 54.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dawnwood Middle School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Centereach and Stony Brook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawnwood Middle School: 967. Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawnwood Middle School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School rank in New York?
Dawnwood Middle School is 356th of 785 and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School is 54th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).