Richard J. Murphy School

The Murphy School is an award-winning K-8 school located in Dorchester, MA.

Richard J. Murphy School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

1 Worrell St, Dorchester, MA

Neponset-Port Norfolk Neighborhood

Boston Public Schools

3.2

2.7

836 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Courtney Sheppeck

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
41%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B-

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

41%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

52.5%

Female

47.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

51.1%

Black

17.3%

Hispanic

17.1%

White

9.6%

Two or more races

4.1%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

8/11/2015

My children are flourishing at the Murphy. The teachers are excellent and the Principal is amazing.

3.0 NicheUser

5/14/2015

I remember that we were taught about bullying at a very young age, especially cyber bullying. We were taught not to bully anyone for their appearances. The school nurse was kind, and I felt comfortable there.

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1.0 other

12/28/2023

My child went to this school from grade 1 to grade 6. The teachers are incredibly disrespectful and entitled to themselves. The principal is incredibly disrespectful and only seems to care about how the school is portrayed. The principal puts up an act of kindness and respect, in reality she tries t...

1.0 other

7/12/2023

horrible school, fights happen very often, wouldn't recommend.

3.0 parent

3/6/2018

My children have all one through the Advanced Work Program at the Murphy and I can't say enough about how great it is! Ms Baldi is one of the most amazing teachers my children have ever had. She pushes students to achieve all they can. The other AWC teachers my kids have had have all been great also...

2.0 parent

2/6/2014

The Richard Murphy use to be an excellent school! My son has been attending the school since he entered K2 and is now an 8th grade student at the school. I have to agree with a rating that someone gave the school on Google, the principal now walks around in high heels talking to the kids (some kids)...

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$200K - $2.8M

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Average Home Value

$786,859

Median Lot Size

4,356 Sq Ft

% Renters

46%

Household Income

$119,934

% of College Grads

44%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,621 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

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