At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
700
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
20%-33.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Murphy Junior High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Plainfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 700 students. It is part of the CUSD 308 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCUSD 308
County17093
CityPlainfield
ZIP60585
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173027006236
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment700
White49.0%
Hispanic / Latino15.1%
Black / African American11.7%
Asian17.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
49.0%
Hispanic
15.1%
Black
11.7%
Asian
17.9%
Two+
5.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.