Murphy K-8 School vs Kenny Elementary School
Kenny Elementary School has a higher overall rating of 6.7/10 compared to 6.1/10. Murphy K-8 School is significantly larger with 839 students, about 2.5× the size of Kenny Elementary School (338). In math proficiency, Murphy K-8 School leads at 49.0%.
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Murphy K-8 School
Dorchester, MA
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
839 students
Kenny Elementary School
Dorchester, MA
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 6th
338 students
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| Metric | Murphy K-8 School | Kenny Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 6.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| Growth Score | 5.7 | 7.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #950 of 1,793 | #741 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 47th | 59th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Murphy K-8 School | Kenny Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 49.0% | 37.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 54.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Murphy K-8 School | Kenny Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 6th |
| Enrollment | 839 | 338 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Boston | Boston |
| City | Dorchester | Dorchester |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Dorchester (02122) | Dorchester (02122) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,945 | $82,945 |
| Median Home Value | $656,400 | $656,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,052 | $2,052 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 37.5% | 37.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 14.7% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 33 min |