Frederick C Murphy vs. Academy Avenue
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederick C Murphy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Academy Avenue ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
274 students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#472 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
55
Grade 1 Students
47
57
Grade 2 Students
43
66
Grade 3 Students
47
59
Grade 4 Students
43
53
Grade 5 Students
50
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
16%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
64%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%