Murphy K-8 School

www.bostonpublicschools.org/murphy

855 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.

855

Total Students

70.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

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	99
Hispanic	137
Black	162
Asian	423
Two or More	30
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
423 (49.5%)
Black
162 (18.9%)
Hispanic
137 (16.0%)
White
99 (11.6%)
Two or More
30 (3.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	855
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.9
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

Pre-Kindergarten 48

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 113

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Murphy K-8 School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	48
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	110
Grade 5	113
Grade 6	126
Grade 7	82
Grade 8	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Murphy K-8 School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	421	49.2%
Male	434	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)