K. T. Murphy School
Tel:
(203)977-4516
- K. T. Murphy School serves 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 58% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
K. T. Murphy School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- K. T. Murphy School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- K. T. Murphy School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of K. T. Murphy School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #497 out of 968 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 20% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 24% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 17% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.63 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | STAMFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to K. T. Murphy School is J. M. Wright Technical High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rogers International School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rogers International School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stamford Rogers International School Grades: K-8 | 819 students
0.7 miles
202 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)977-4560 0.7 K-8 819 - Stamford Trailblazers Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 129 students
0.7 miles
83 Lockwood Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
(203)977-5690 0.7 6-8 129 - Stamford J. M. Wright Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-11 | 319 students
1.2 miles
120 Bridge St.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203)324-7363 1.2 9-11 319 - Darien Hindley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 491 students
1.4 miles
10 Nearwater Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203)655-1323 1.4 K-5 491 - Stamford Julia A. Stark School Grades: K-5 | 601 students
1.4 miles
398 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
(203)977-4583 1.4 K-5 601
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