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William Seach vs. Frederick C Murphy

Should you attend William Seach or Frederick C Murphy? 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
William Seach
770 Middle Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Frederick C Murphy
417 Front Street
Weymouth, MA 02188
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Seach 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frederick C Murphy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
384 students
283 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Seach over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frederick C Murphy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Seach.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frederick C Murphy.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Seach over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frederick C Murphy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Seach with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Weymouth 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 Frederick C Murphy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Weymouth 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

#1181 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#836 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Seach, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frederick C Murphy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Seach who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick C Murphy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Seach who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick C Murphy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Seach who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick C Murphy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Weymouth 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 William Seach by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frederick C Murphy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
69
46
Grade 1 Students
70
45
Grade 2 Students
61
47
Grade 3 Students
61
47
Grade 4 Students
64
52
Grade 5 Students
59
46

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Seach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Weymouth 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 Frederick C Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Seach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Weymouth 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 Frederick C Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
18%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Seach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Weymouth 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 Frederick C Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
43%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Seach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Weymouth 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 Frederick C Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Seach, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Weymouth 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 Frederick C Murphy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Weymouth School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.71
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of William Seach, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Weymouth 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 Frederick C Murphy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Weymouth 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
54%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Seach, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Weymouth 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 Frederick C Murphy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Weymouth 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
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Seach, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Weymouth 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 reduced-price lunch at Frederick C Murphy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Weymouth School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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