Serving 836 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 equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Murphy K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Murphy K-8 School's student population of 836 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Murphy K-8 School 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 Murphy K-8 School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#858 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
51%
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
17%
10%
White
10%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
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 #858 out of 1,631 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 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 41% 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?
836 students attend Murphy K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Murphy K-8 School students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Murphy K-8 School part of?
Murphy K-8 School is part of Boston School District.
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