RICHARD J MURPHY
Richard J Murphy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Dorchester, MA with about 941 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, Richard J Murphy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Richard J. Murphy School, located on Worrell Street in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a K-8 public school serving the local community as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum standards with a focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. Its position within the Dorchester community makes it a central hub for families seeking a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school years.
As an active member of the BPS network, the Murphy School emphasizes student achievement through a variety of academic and social-emotional programs. The school aims to prepare its diverse student body for high school and beyond by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and community responsibility. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school policies, enrollment procedures, and curriculum highlights by visiting the official Boston Public Schools website.
For more information, contact Richard J Murphy at (617) 635-8781 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8781
RICHARD J MURPHY is a public Title I school in Dorchester, MA with about 941 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Boston
- Total Students:
- 941
- Teachers:
- 60.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 941 students
- Asian
- 41.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.6%
- Black or African American
- 18.4%
- White
- 14.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.