Murphy K-8 School

1 Worrell Street

School District

Boston Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 28, 2023

My child went to this school from grade 1 to grade 6. The teachers are incredibly disrespectful and entitled to themselves. The principal is incredibly disrespectful and only seems to care about how the school is portrayed. The principal puts up an act of kindness and respect, in reality she tries to make the school seem diverse and a safe area to be taught in. There have been bullets found in the playground, vapes, and numerous fights have gone on in the building during school hours.
Submitted by other on July 12, 2023

horrible school, fights happen very often, wouldn't recommend.
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2018

My children have all one through the Advanced Work Program at the Murphy and I can't say enough about how great it is! Ms Baldi is one of the most amazing teachers my children have ever had. She pushes students to achieve all they can. The other AWC teachers my kids have had have all been great also. My only issues with this school are they don't deal with bullying effectively and the principal doesn't seem all that interested in the school.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2014

The Richard Murphy use to be an excellent school! My son has been attending the school since he entered K2 and is now an 8th grade student at the school. I have to agree with a rating that someone gave the school on Google, the principal now walks around in high heels talking to the kids (some kids) any old kind of way. By experience I know she will call me saying we need to meet because my son this or that, to then have to come out and YES APOLOGIZE because she did not take the time to get a full story before she calls wanting to suspend a student. I have heard my son and a few friends complain about how she speaks to students, yelling in their faces. In regards to Teachers, I must say the majority that I have dealt with throughout the years have been really good, one here and there but overall teachers, location are good. You could walk in the office and the office staff are talking about their personal business and will not greet you and acknowledge you immediately, they finish their personal conversation before one will say, Can I help you?
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2013

This school is IMPOSSIBLE to get into, especially if you live IN the actual neighborhood. Try to get a seat, but don't expect to get in... unless you live on the other side of Dorchester.
Submitted by parent on June 05, 2013

This school is great. My son goes there for the 6th grade and all of the teachers are really nice and caring. I would recommend this school to anyone wanting a new elementary school to go to. Go Murphy Thunder! :D