Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murphy K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard J Murphy serves the southeast part of Dorchester, MA, covering an area of approximately 15.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Murphy K-8 School's student population of 855 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
855 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Murphy K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphy K-8 School is 0.69, which is more 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
#882 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
49%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
19%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murphy K-8 School's ranking?
Murphy K-8 School is ranked #882 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Murphy K-8 School often compared to?
Murphy K-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenny Elementary School, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Murphy K-8 School?
855 students attend Murphy K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Murphy K-8 School students are Asian, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Murphy K-8 School?
Murphy K-8 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Murphy K-8 School offer ?
Murphy K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Murphy K-8 School part of?
Murphy K-8 School is part of Boston School District.
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