Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR vs Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey
Staten Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
| Measure | Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR Staten Island, New York | Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey Staten Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1689 of 2,536 | #2171 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31230 of 50,301 | #40799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Staten Island | Staten Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 26.4).
- •Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 95.2%).
- •Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR is the larger school with 492 students compared with 392.
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 Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR better than Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR ranks higher (41.1 vs 26.4 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 Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR and Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Staten Island and Staten Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR: 492. Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR and Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey rank in New York?
Ps 39 Francis J Murphy JR is 1689th of 2,536 and Ps 57 Hubert H Humphrey is 2171st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).