Kenny Elementary School vs Murphy K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 912 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenny Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
329 students
Murphy K-8 School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
855 students
| Measure | Kenny Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Murphy K-8 School Dorchester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #816 of 1,009 | #522 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #32342 of 50,301 | #17734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 329 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Dorchester | Dorchester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murphy K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 39.4).
- •Murphy K-8 School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Murphy K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 32%).
- •Kenny Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.2).
- •Murphy K-8 School is the larger school with 855 students compared with 329.
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 Kenny Elementary School better than Murphy K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Murphy K-8 School ranks higher (60.7 vs 39.4 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 Kenny Elementary School and Murphy K-8 School?
About 912 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Dorchester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenny Elementary School: 329. Murphy K-8 School: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenny Elementary School and Murphy K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Kenny Elementary School is 816th of 1,009 and Murphy K-8 School is 522nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).