Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mary T. Murphy School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary T. Murphy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary T. Murphy School's student population of 349 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary T. Murphy School ranks within the top 50% of all 940 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary T. Murphy School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 940 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
6%
13%
White
58%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary T. Murphy School's ranking?
Mary T. Murphy School is ranked #384 out of 940 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Mary T. Murphy School often compared to?
Mary T. Murphy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary R. Tisko School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CT state average).
How many students attend Mary T. Murphy School?
349 students attend Mary T. Murphy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mary T. Murphy School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary T. Murphy School?
Mary T. Murphy School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary T. Murphy School offer ?
Mary T. Murphy School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary T. Murphy School part of?
Mary T. Murphy School is part of Branford School District.
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