Murphy K-8 School vs. Kenny Elementary School
Should you attend Murphy K-8 School or Kenny Elementary 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Murphy K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Kenny Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 855 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murphy K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kenny Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
855 students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1292 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
27
Kindergarten Students
68
37
Grade 1 Students
67
42
Grade 2 Students
85
41
Grade 3 Students
91
43
Grade 4 Students
110
48
Grade 5 Students
113
39
Grade 6 Students
126
52
Grade 7 Students
82
-
Grade 8 Students
65
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
49%
13%
% Hispanic
16%
33%
% Black
19%
27%
% White
12%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%