Mary T. Murphy School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Branford, Connecticut 06405 · Branford School District
#283 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut
#11806 of 50,301 nationally
About Mary T. Murphy School
Mary T. Murphy School is a public elementary located in Branford, in the Branford School District school district of Connecticut, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 318 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 283rd of 596 ranked elementary schools in Connecticut. Its strongest component is students per teacher (91th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 318.
There are 5 schools in Branford; Mary T. Murphy School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mary T. Murphy School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mary T. Murphy School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Branford High School
Branford · Public high · Grades 9–12
738 students · 1.8 km away
John B. Sliney School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
252 students · 1.8 km away
Mary R. Tisko School
Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
365 students · 2.9 km away
Francis Walsh Intermediate School
Branford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
775 students · 3.4 km away
Jerome Harrison School
North Branford · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
385 students · 3.8 km away
Deer Run School
East Haven · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
232 students · 3.8 km away
East Haven High School
East Haven · Public high · Grades 9–12
879 students · 3.9 km away
Joseph Melillo Middle School
East Haven · Public middle · Grades 6–8
461 students · 3.9 km away
North Branford Intermediate School
North Branford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
352 students · 4.7 km away
North Branford High School
North Branford · Public high · Grades 9–12
432 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Connecticut with a comparable Enrollment.
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Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students
Scotland Elementary School
Ridgefield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
Wilcoxson School
Stratford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
318 students
Pearson School
Winsted · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
318 students
Bryant School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
317 students
Mill Ridge Primary School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–3
319 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mary T. Murphy School a good school?
Mary T. Murphy School has a Success Index (US) of 69.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #283 of 596 in Connecticut. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mary T. Murphy School rank in Connecticut?
Mary T. Murphy School ranks #283 of 596 elementary schools in Connecticut and #11806 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mary T. Murphy School?
Mary T. Murphy School had 318 students in 2025.
Is Mary T. Murphy School a elementary school or a high school?
Mary T. Murphy School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mary T. Murphy School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mary T. Murphy School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.