Richard J. Murphy School

Richard J. Murphy School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
1 Worrell St,  Dorchester, MA
Boston Public Schools
3.2
2.7
836 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Courtney Sheppeck
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
4.6%
State Average
7.6%
Science
1.7%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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

Niche Reviews
3.2 8 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.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 6 Reviews
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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