Enrollment
274
Elementary
DISTRICT 307 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WEYMOUTH·NCES 251284002565
Frederick C Murphy
417 Front Street, Weymouth, MA 02188 · (781) 331-2862 · Norfolk County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL274 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 47 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 43 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 47 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 43 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (44) is 12% smaller than its 5th grade class (50).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Weymouth. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
41.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -9.0pp since 2016
Math
46.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +3.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 41 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 46 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 9 points since 2016, while math scores are up about 3 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 41.0% | 46.0% |
| 2023-24 | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| 2022-23 | 39.0% | 41.0% |
| 2021-22 | 42.0% | 44.0% |
| 2020-21 | 54.0% | 37.0% |
| 2018-19 | 57.0% | 49.0% |
| 2017-18 | 62.0% | 38.0% |
| 2016-17 | 50.0% | 43.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Frederick C Murphy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Norfolk County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 46.0% | #429 of 920 ▲ 30 | #78 of 104 ▲ 8 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 41.0% | #487 of 920 ▼ 21 | #82 of 104 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.5pp | #500 of 901 | #63 of 103 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 274 | #792 of 1,086 | #98 of 123 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #777 of 938 | #90 of 110 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.2% | #415 of 938 | #57 of 110 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.4% | #105 of 317 | #21 of 55 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
274
+3 (+1%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 304
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 274 | 19.6 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 283 | 19.6 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 279 | 23.1 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 271 | 21 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 246 | 16.3 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 240 | 12 | 20.0:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 303 | 15 | 20.2:1 | 25% (76) |
| 2000-01 | 295 | N/A | N/A | 14% (42) |
| 1990-91 | 304 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Frederick C Murphy.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (246 to 274); teachers up 20% (16.3 to 19.6).
About Frederick C Murphy
Frederick C Murphy is a small elementary school based in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Enrollment is 274 students in 2024-25, and the school serves kindergarten through 5. The average for elementary schools in Massachusetts is about 381 students, so this school is 28% smaller than average.
Weymouth has 5,630 students spread across 11 schools.
By race and ethnicity, Frederick C Murphy is 64% White. Other reported shares: 19% Hispanic, 7% Black, 6% multiracial, and 4% Asian. By the diversity index, Frederick C Murphy comes in at 54%.
Staffing totals 19.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Massachusetts average 12.2:1.
In Norfolk County (population about 730,082), median household income is about $130,739, roughly 59% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Frederick C Murphy is one of 198 public schools in Norfolk County, which together enroll about 101,300 students.
Of nearby public schools, Archie T Morrison is the closest, at about 1.0 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, according to its NCES locale (Suburb: Large).
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 271 to 274, a small change. The school's ratio rose from 12.9:1 to 14.0:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Norfolk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Archie T Morrison1.0 mi · 327
- William Seach1.1 mi · 372
- Thomas V Nash1.4 mi · 263
- Academy Avenue1.4 mi · 357
- Weymouth Early Childhood Center1.5 mi · 222
- East Middle School1.7 mi · 999
Frequently asked questions
About Frederick C MurphyHow many students attend Frederick C Murphy?
Frederick C Murphy enrolls approximately 274 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Frederick C Murphy serve?
Frederick C Murphy serves grades KG-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick C Murphy?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Frederick C Murphy is approximately 14.0:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Frederick C Murphy?
At Frederick C Murphy, the student body is approximately 64% White, 19% Hispanic, 7% Black, 4% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Frederick C Murphy in?
Frederick C Murphy is part of Weymouth.
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