Nassakeag Elementary School vs Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nassakeag Elementary School
East Setauket · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School
Stony Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–9
655 students
| Measure | Nassakeag Elementary School East Setauket, New York | Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School Stony Brook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 2,536 | #54 of 785 |
| National rank | #141 of 50,301 | #434 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 551 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | East Setauket | Stony Brook |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nassakeag Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 88.3).
- •Nassakeag Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Nassakeag Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 21.2%).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.8).
- •Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 551.
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 Nassakeag Elementary School better than Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nassakeag Elementary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 88.3 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 Nassakeag Elementary School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between East Setauket and Stony Brook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nassakeag Elementary School: 551. Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nassakeag Elementary School and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School rank in New York?
Nassakeag Elementary School is 25th of 2,536 and Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School is 54th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).