James F. Murray School - P.S. 38

James F. Murray No. 38 Elementary School

The entrance to James F Murray School lies on a wide, two way street.

School Spirit is on clear display in the fence of John F Murray school.

The large fence adds an extra level of security for the staff and students of James F Murray.

The John F Murray School earned a C+ from Niche.

The John F Murray School has a student body of 732.

The grades taught at James F Murray School are Pk, K-8th.

James F. Murray School - P.S. 38

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

339 Stegman Pky, Jersey City, NJ

West Side Neighborhood

Jersey City School District

4.0

4.5

805 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Sandra Jones

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
19%

Reading Proficiency
41%

C+

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

19%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

370:1

Student Diversity

Female

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Black

30.7%

Hispanic

25.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

20.4%

White

17.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Two or more races

2.5%

Native American

<1%

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School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public MS in New Jersey

#6 Most Diverse Public ES in New Jersey

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

3/10/2022

The curriculum is very good here, some schools don't challenge kids enough and aren't creative with their work, but this school is. You would have no problems placing your child here. Great school

4.0 Middle School Student

6/10/2021

I am a middle schooler in this school. I think the teachers and everyone is great. Just the food and the safety need to be improved.

2.0 Alum

11/25/2019

The teachers actions towards students should change. I graduated this school in 2013 and was a victim of bullying and this school has done nothing but promote a poster that says a bully free zone when in reality it wasn't. This school should definitely do better and hope it does.

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5.0 student

9/27/2023

This school has shown strict environment when it comes to behavior people are never out of line and if they are will be excused and handled by the vice principal or principal of James f Murray school

5.0 parent

11/9/2022

James F. Murray ps#38 is nothing but great. The children are taught to strive for excellence. The Principal, faculty, and staff, all care about the students. The teachers are committed to the students learning and their test scores reflect that. My children have well-beyond exceeded my expectations...

5.0 parent

8/24/2022

Excellent elementary school. Great curriculum, and great learning environment. Kids are doing amazing here. I truly want to thank the amazing teachers and staff. It is also a bully free zone, no bullying is tolerated. Ms. Jones goes up and beyond for the children here. I highly recommend this school...

5.0 parent

8/1/2022

Great school, well prepares your children for high school and beyond, principal has been there for an extremely long time and is nothing but great! School is clean, safe, and a warming environment to learn, so many extracurricular activities and opportunities here!

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List Price Range

$165K - $2.2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$599,600

Median Lot Size

1,742 Sq Ft

% Renters

69%

Household Income

$93,421

% of College Grads

41.3%

Median Age

Average House Size

972 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

87.9%

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- 620+ Sq Ft
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