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).
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.
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?
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