Murphy K-8 School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dorchester, Massachusetts 02122 · Boston
#522 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#17734 of 50,301 nationally
About Murphy K-8 School
Murphy K-8 School is a public elementary located in Dorchester, in the Boston school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 855 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 522nd of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (79th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 855.
There are 30 schools in Dorchester; Murphy K-8 School ranks 4th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
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 Murphy K-8 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Murphy K-8 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Neighborhood House Charter School
Dorchester · Charter other · Grades PK–12
786 students · 382 m away
Kenny Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
329 students · 912 m away
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
196 students · 1.1 km away
Community Academy of Science and Health
Dorchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students · 1.3 km away
Mather Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
473 students · 1.9 km away
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Dorchester · Charter other · Grades PK–12
344 students · 1.9 km away
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Boston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students · 1.9 km away
Lee Academy
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
195 students · 2.1 km away
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Upper
Dorchester · Public other · Grades 2–12
631 students · 2.2 km away
Holmes Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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857 students
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863 students
Oscar F Raymond
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864 students
Burgess Elementary
Sturbridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
842 students
Clinton Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
870 students
Manthala George Jr. School
Brockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
838 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Murphy K-8 School a good school?
Murphy K-8 School has a Success Index (US) of 60.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #522 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. 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 Murphy K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Murphy K-8 School ranks #522 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #17734 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Murphy K-8 School?
Murphy K-8 School had 855 students in 2025.
Is Murphy K-8 School a elementary school or a high school?
Murphy K-8 School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Murphy K-8 School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Murphy K-8 School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.