Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 60-64% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary T. Murphy School serves the western part of Branford, CT, covering an area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary T. Murphy School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
SOAR to our highest height (while being Safe, Organized, Aware and Respectful)
School Rankings
Mary T. Murphy School ranks within the top 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary T. Murphy School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 939 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #308 out of 939 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, John B. Sliney School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mary T. Murphy School?
318 students attend Mary T. Murphy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mary T. Murphy School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
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 Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary T. Murphy School part of?
Mary T. Murphy School is part of Branford School District.
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