About This School
Richard J Murphy School is located in Dorchester, MA and is one of 131 schools in Boston School District. It is a public school that serves 868 students in grades PK, K-8.
Richard J Murphy School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Richard J Murphy School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Richard J Murphy School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Richard J Murphy School's students and teachers. more
Richard J Murphy School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Richard J Murphy School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Richard J Murphy School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Richard J Murphy School's students and teachers. more
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Boston District Spending
$21,744Per Pupil
The Boston spends $21,744 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Boston District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Ann School 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Neighborhood House Charter School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Thomas J Kenny Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Patrick O'Hearn Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Smith Leadership Academy Charter Public School 0.7 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Boston School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Richard J Murphy School1 Worrell St
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
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Test Scores
About the MCAS
What is it?
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 868
46%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Richard J Murphy School had 61% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 31% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
32%
Black
28%
Asian/Pacific Islander
25%
Hispanic
12%
Two or More Races
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Richard J Murphy School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Richard J Murphy School
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I really dislike this school allot, It's not a good school at all Its badly poorly :( I hate it Like one small classroom but you have to share it will 4 other classrooms. And who share lockers, they don't even receive their agenda's yet, I hate it I don't know why people like it so much but I just hate the school, The teachers don't even pay attention to the kids They are all wild!!!!
Submitted by a Parent on Sep 12, 2011
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