Murphy K-8 School vs UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Murphy K-8 School and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.1 out of 10. In math proficiency, Murphy K-8 School leads at 49.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Murphy K-8 School
Dorchester, MA
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
839 students
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Boston, MA
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
578 students
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| Metric | Murphy K-8 School | UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 8.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #950 of 1,793 | #852 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 47th | 53th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Murphy K-8 School | UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 49.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 54.0% | 26.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Murphy K-8 School | UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 839 | 578 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Boston | UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District) |
| City | Dorchester | Boston |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Dorchester (02122) | Boston (02124) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,945 | $79,168 |
| Median Home Value | $656,400 | $607,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,052 | $1,783 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.5% | 31.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 16.9% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 35 min |