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K. T. Murphy School vs. Julia A. Stark School

Should you attend K. T. Murphy School or Julia A. Stark School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
K. T. Murphy School
19 Horton St.
Stamford, CT 06902
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Julia A. Stark School
398 Glenbrook Rd.
Stamford, CT 06906
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, K. T. Murphy School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 611 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Julia A. Stark School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
402 students
611 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at K. T. Murphy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Julia A. Stark School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at K. T. Murphy School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Julia A. Stark School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
50 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at K. T. Murphy School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Julia A. Stark School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at K. T. Murphy School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stamford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Julia A. Stark School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Stamford School District and the state of Connecticut, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#738 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
#671 out of 939 schools in CT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of K. T. Murphy School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Julia A. Stark School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
31%
(Bottom 50% in CT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at K. T. Murphy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julia A. Stark School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at K. T. Murphy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julia A. Stark School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in CT)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at K. T. Murphy School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Julia A. Stark School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Stamford School District and Connecticut public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of K. T. Murphy School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Julia A. Stark School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
82
97
Grade 1 Students
63
90
Grade 2 Students
66
108
Grade 3 Students
65
112
Grade 4 Students
64
96
Grade 5 Students
62
108

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at K. T. Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Julia A. Stark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
68%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at K. T. Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Julia A. Stark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at K. T. Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Julia A. Stark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
13%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at K. T. Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Julia A. Stark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at K. T. Murphy School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Julia A. Stark School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Stamford School District and in Connecticut, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of K. T. Murphy School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Julia A. Stark School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at K. T. Murphy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Julia A. Stark School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at K. T. Murphy School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Julia A. Stark School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Stamford School District and Connecticut, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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