Richard J Murphy serves 857 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Richard J Murphy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 857 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard J Murphy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richard J Murphy's student population of 857 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
857 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richard J Murphy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Richard J Murphy is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#879 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
53%
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
17%
10%
White
9%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard J Murphy's ranking?
Richard J Murphy is ranked #879 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Richard J Murphy often compared to?
Richard J Murphyis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. William Henderson Lower by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Richard J Murphy?
857 students attend Richard J Murphy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Richard J Murphy students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard J Murphy?
Richard J Murphy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richard J Murphy offer ?
Richard J Murphy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard J Murphy part of?
Richard J Murphy is part of Boston School District.
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