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#1438 of 1,793 schools in MA

Frederick C Murphy

Elementary School · Weymouth · Weymouth, MA

A Weymouth elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

417 Front Street, Weymouth, MA 02188

  • Math 45% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$19,436
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Frederick C Murphy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2023
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
45%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 72 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Frederick C Murphy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,043/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Weymouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,236

Median home value

$542,900

Median rent

$1,859/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Shore Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–120.7 mi248Compare →
Archie T MorrisonEnrollment path unverified6.4K–41.0 mi299Compare →
William SeachEnrollment path unverified3.6K–51.1 mi384Compare →
First Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–81.2 mi113Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Weymouth

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#9 of 11
District spending per student
$19,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Frederick C Murphy is listed in Weymouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Frederick C Murphy

Frederick C Murphy is a public elementary school in Weymouth, MA, part of Weymouth, serving approximately 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,438 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frederick C Murphy

What grades does Frederick C Murphy serve?

Frederick C Murphy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Frederick C Murphy?

Frederick C Murphy has an enrollment of approximately 283 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick C Murphy?

The student-teacher ratio at Frederick C Murphy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Frederick C Murphy rank in MA?

Frederick C Murphy ranks #1,438 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Frederick C Murphy's MySchoolScout rating?

Frederick C Murphy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Frederick C Murphy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick C Murphy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Frederick C Murphy a charter school?

No, Frederick C Murphy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Frederick C Murphy a Title I school?

No, Frederick C Murphy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
283
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 02188)
15,396
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
45.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02188; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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