Draper Middle School vs Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Draper Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
Stony Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–9
655 students
| Measure | Draper Middle School Schenectady, New York | Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School Stony Brook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #450 of 785 | #54 of 785 |
| National rank | #8540 of 15,369 | #434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 655 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 92% |
| city | Schenectady | 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 45.8).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 35%).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 41.2%).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
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 Draper 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 45.8 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 Draper Middle School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Stony Brook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draper Middle School: 655. Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draper Middle School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School rank in New York?
Draper Middle School is 450th 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).