Florida Ruffin Ridley School vs Murphy K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Brookline · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
857 students
Murphy K-8 School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
855 students
| Measure | Florida Ruffin Ridley School Brookline, Massachusetts | Murphy K-8 School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 1,009 | #522 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8386 of 50,301 | #17734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 857 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| city | Brookline | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida Ruffin Ridley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 60.7).
- •Florida Ruffin Ridley School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Florida Ruffin Ridley School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Murphy K-8 School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.0).
- •Florida Ruffin Ridley School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 855.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Florida Ruffin Ridley School better than Murphy K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Florida Ruffin Ridley School ranks higher (74.3 vs 60.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Florida Ruffin Ridley School and Murphy K-8 School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Brookline and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School: 857. Murphy K-8 School: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florida Ruffin Ridley School and Murphy K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Florida Ruffin Ridley School is 293rd of 1,009 and Murphy K-8 School is 522nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).