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Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower vs. Murphy K-8 School

Should you attend Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower or Murphy K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Murphy K-8 School
1 Worrell Street
Dorchester, MA 02122
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 839 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Murphy K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-1
PK-8
Total Students
218 students
839 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Murphy K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Murphy K-8 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
69 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Murphy K-8 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Murphy K-8 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boston School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#882 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Murphy K-8 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(15-16 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(15-16 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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27%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Murphy K-8 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Boston School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower by grade.
This chart displays the students of Murphy K-8 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
81
52
Kindergarten Students
67
65
Grade 1 Students
70
64
Grade 2 Students
-
86
Grade 3 Students
-
90
Grade 4 Students
-
114
Grade 5 Students
-
120
Grade 6 Students
-
116
Grade 7 Students
-
61
Grade 8 Students
-
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
14%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Murphy K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Murphy K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
30%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Murphy K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
15%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Murphy K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
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% Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Murphy K-8 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boston School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.78
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Murphy K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Murphy K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Murphy K-8 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boston School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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