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Richard J. Murphy School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
1 Worrell St,
Dorchester, MA
Boston Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Courtney Sheppeck
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Niche Grade
B-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
69
Full Time Teachers
69
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
4.6%
State Average
7.6%
Science
1.7%
State Average
6.4%
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%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/11/2015
My children are flourishing at the Murphy. The teachers are excellent and the Principal is amazing.
5/14/2015
Bullying was common, and teachers rarely did anything the correct way. Sometimes the blame fell on the wrong person, the victim.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/9/2025
Good school and nice tearcher. My kids love this school
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...
7/12/2023
horrible school, fights happen very often, wouldn't recommend.
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...
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Map
List Price Range
$370K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$778,923
Median Lot Size
4,356 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Average Household Income
$119,934
% of College Grads
44%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,620 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
31.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
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Richard J. Murphy School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Dorchester, MA and is served by the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 839 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Richard J. Murphy School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $778,923. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion Elementary School, Community Academy of Science & Health, Dorchester Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dorchester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richard J. Murphy School.