Murphy K-8 School

www.bostonpublicschools.org/murphy

836 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

836

Total Students

70.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murphy K-8 School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	143
Black	145
Asian	427
Two or More	34
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
427 (51.1 %)
Black
145 (17.4 %)
Hispanic
143 (17.1 %)
White
80 (9.6 %)
Two or More
34 (4.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Boston
Phone:	(617)635-8781
Website:	http://www.bostonpublicschools.org/murphy
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 136

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Murphy K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	105
Grade 6	136
Grade 7	71
Grade 8	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Murphy K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	396	47.4%
Male	439	52.5%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)