Frederick C Murphy

www.weymouthschools.org/frederick-c-murphy-primary-school

279 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Frederick C. Murphy Primary School is a public educational institution located in Weymouth, Massachusetts, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured environment designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of young children. The school emphasizes foundational learning, aiming to build strong literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social-emotional growth during these crucial formative years.

Part of the Weymouth Public Schools district, the Murphy School benefits from a collaborative educational community that prioritizes inclusivity and student success. The school maintains a focus on community engagement, working closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure a well-rounded experience for its students. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the staff strives to instill a lifelong love of learning, preparing pupils for a successful transition into higher elementary grades.

279

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederick C Murphy
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	58
Black	21
Asian	16
Two or More	16

White
168 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
58 (20.8 %)
Black
21 (7.5 %)
Asian
16 (5.7 %)
Two or More
16 (5.7 %)

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:	Weymouth
Phone:	(781)331-2862
Website:	http://www.weymouthschools.org/frederick-c-murphy-primary-school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 45