Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederick C Murphy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederick C Murphy's student population of 283 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederick C Murphy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick C Murphy is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
18%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
63%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick C Murphy's ranking?
Frederick C Murphy is ranked #820 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Frederick C Murphy often compared to?
Frederick C Murphyis often viewed alongside schools like William Seach, Academy Avenue by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Frederick C Murphy?
283 students attend Frederick C Murphy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Frederick C Murphy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick C Murphy?
Frederick C Murphy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frederick C Murphy offer ?
Frederick C Murphy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick C Murphy part of?
Frederick C Murphy is part of Weymouth School District.
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