Squantum vs Murphy K-8 School
Murphy K-8 School has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 4.5/10. Murphy K-8 School is significantly larger with 839 students, about 2.3× the size of Squantum (360). In math proficiency, Squantum leads at 57.0%.
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Squantum
Quincy, MA
4.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
360 students
Murphy K-8 School
Dorchester, MA
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
839 students
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| Metric | Squantum | Murphy K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 5.4 |
| Growth Score | 2.6 | 5.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.3 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #1,524 of 1,793 | #950 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 15th | 47th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Squantum | Murphy K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 49.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 54.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Squantum | Murphy K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 360 | 839 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Quincy | Boston |
| City | Quincy | Dorchester |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Quincy (02171) | Dorchester (02122) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,992 | $82,945 |
| Median Home Value | $630,200 | $656,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,281 | $2,052 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 51.7% | 37.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 14.7% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 33 min |