The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Math. The lowest is 41% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Frederick C Murphy
Frederick C Murphy is a regular public elementary school in Weymouth, Massachusetts, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is one of several elementary schools within the Weymouth district, a predominantly residential Boston suburb with four distinct village centers. The school sits on Front Street in the town’s South Weymouth area, near the former Naval Air Station site that is being redeveloped into the Union Point project, which includes a movie studio and a sports complex. Weymouth has MBTA commuter rail stations and bus service, making it possible for families to commute into Boston, and the town is often described as more affordable than neighboring South Shore communities, though gentrification is affecting some neighborhoods, especially near the waterfront.
Academically, the most recent state testing results place Frederick C Murphy’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Norfolk County. Specifically, in math, about half of students scored proficient or above on the NextGen MCAS, while in English language arts the proficient share was below half, and in science it was also below half. These are the most recent figures available for the school. Looking at trends over several years, ELA proficiency has declined from a higher level a number of years ago to the current lower rate, with a notable drop in the past few years. Math proficiency has fluctuated, moving within a range from the upper thirties to the upper forties. The school participated fully in testing, with all eligible students taking the assessments. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to consider, and chronic absenteeism data was not available.
The student body is relatively small for a K-5 school. In terms of racial and ethnic composition, the largest group is white, followed by Hispanic students, with smaller shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. Information on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, on students with disabilities, and on English learners was not reported in the available data. A parent who considers these factors important may want to follow up directly with the school for the most current picture.
The school operates as a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. No information was provided about Title I status, staffing ratios, discipline rates, or course access. The district brief turned up no recent major changes or initiatives that would affect this school, and no program offerings such as specialized academies or extended learning were listed.
Families looking at Frederick C Murphy should weigh its academic performance against the context of Norfolk County, where many districts post higher overall proficiency rates. The school’s math trend shows some stability in recent years, while ELA has been softer and has not recovered to earlier levels. The elementary focus means there are no high school outcomes to judge. The surrounding town offers a mix of suburban character, commuter access, and ongoing development that may appeal to buyers seeking relative affordability on the South Shore, though the housing market carries high prices and modest inventory. A parent considering this school should also inquire about student support services, class sizes, and any enrichment offerings, as those details were not covered in the available data.
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