K. T. Murphy School

Summary:

K. T. Murphy School is an elementary school in Stamford, Connecticut, serving 394 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Stamford School District, which is ranked 132 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite serving a diverse student population, K. T. Murphy School consistently underperforms compared to the Stamford School District and the state of Connecticut in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.1% of 3rd graders, 18.1% of 4th graders, and 13.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 32.6%, 36.6%, and 39% for the Stamford School District, respectively. The school's performance in mathematics is also below the district and state averages. K. T. Murphy School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 250 out of 519 Connecticut elementary schools in 2016-2017 (3 stars) to 451 out of 497 in 2023-2024 (0 stars), placing it in the bottom 10% of elementary schools in the state.

When compared to nearby schools in the Stamford School District, such as Westover School and Stillmeadow School, K. T. Murphy School is significantly underperforming. Additionally, the Stamford Charter School for Excellence, a public charter school in the area, outperforms K. T. Murphy School and the Stamford School District as a whole in academic achievement. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at K. T. Murphy School, ranging from 59.9% to 63.44% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public K-5

 19 Horton St.
       Stamford, CT  06902


(203) 977-4516

District: Stamford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
451st of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,470 Help


Students who attend K. T. Murphy School usually attend:

Middle:    Turn of River School
High:    Westhill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.4%
White:
13.2%
Asian:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.7% Help


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Compare Details K. T. Murphy School ranks worse than 90.7% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Stamford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details K. T. Murphy School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Stamford School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.4%), White (13.2%), Asian (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at K. T. Murphy School is 11.8. 6 elementary schools in the Stamford School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at K. T. Murphy School is $23,470, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Stamford School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

K. T. Murphy School:

SchoolDigger ranks K. T. Murphy School 451st of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See K. T. Murphy School in the ranking list.)

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Stamford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stamford School District 132nd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for K. T. Murphy School

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Rank History for all students at K. T. Murphy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 26.79 461st 570 19.1%
2007 20.48 483rd 568 15.0%
2008 17.72 491st 565 13.1%
2009 24.52 470th 566 17.0%
2010 21.41 492nd 579 15.0%
2011 35.40 429th 565 24.1%
2012 37.22 427th 564 24.3%
2013 41.28 395th 557 29.1%
2015 43.42 332nd 551 39.7%
2016 48.91 269th 518 48.1%
2017 53.32 250th 519 51.8%
2018 40.42 316th 532 40.6%
2019 23.06 401st 522 23.2%
2021 30.43 360th 538 33.1%
2022 20.78 364th 490 25.7%
2023 14.04 402nd 491 18.1%
2024 8.22 451st 497 9.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at K. T. Murphy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.24 187th 371 49.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at K. T. Murphy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.31 107th 302 64.6%
2022 48.06 32nd 70 54.3%
2023 24.34 57th 72 20.8%
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Rank History for Female students at K. T. Murphy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.83 179th 259 30.9%
2019 12.41 219th 242 9.5%
2021 23.30 339th 455 25.5%
2022 12.39 207th 234 11.5%
2023 6.31 221st 230 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at K. T. Murphy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.69 217th 262 17.2%
2019 16.18 214th 247 13.4%
2021 29.46 296th 445 33.5%
2022 30.59 172nd 232 25.9%
2023 12.88 205th 231 11.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at K. T. Murphy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.47 23rd 101 77.2%
2019 62.74 34th 112 69.6%
2021 66.16 41st 173 76.3%
2022 45.51 53rd 99 46.5%
2023 29.16 86th 108 20.4%
2024 15.37 103rd 111 7.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for K. T. Murphy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 245 168 8 51 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1989 219 184 8 64 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 196 175 6 67 n/a n/a n/a 0 444
1991 226 201 14 83 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 206 222 3 86 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 223 236 4 110 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1994 232 168 7 89 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1995 240 171 7 125 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1996 240 171 7 125 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1997 235 176 13 114 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 233 165 21 123 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 199 152 18 128 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 206 121 24 148 5 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 200 109 24 157 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 168 86 25 243 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 168 86 25 243 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 150 96 22 257 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 136 95 30 254 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2006 147 106 32 291 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2007 133 99 34 262 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 138 93 36 281 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2009 139 83 41 277 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2010 129 69 59 267 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2011 122 75 71 265 0 0 7 0 540
2012 113 78 90 239 0 0 7 0 527
2013 108 65 106 267 0 0 10 0 556
2014 108 63 100 245 0 0 11 0 527
2015 107 57 121 258 0 0 9 0 552
2016 98 57 112 271 0 2 9 0 549
2017 89 58 105 270 0 2 12 0 536
2018 91 56 87 287 0 2 24 0 547
2019 96 58 85 242 0 0 20 0 501
2020 73 54 65 276 0 0 14 0 482
2021 68 51 61 271 0 0 14 0 465
2022 55 53 47 267 0 0 9 0 431
2023 53 43 38 252 0 0 8 0 394
2024 53 35 36 275 0 0 3 0 402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at K. T. Murphy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 33.0 14.3 n/a
1989 475 34.0 13.9 n/a
1990 444 36.0 12.3 n/a
1991 524 37.0 14.1 n/a
1992 518 34.8 14.8 33.8
1993 573 39.2 14.6 3.7
1994 496 39.2 12.7 32.9
1995 543 37.0 14.7 40
1996 543 37.0 14.7 40
1997 538 36.5 14.7 37.2
1998 542 36.1 15.0 29.3
1999 497 41.7 11.9 47.9
2000 504 42.5 11.9 38.5
2001 493 54.5 9.0 n/a
2002 522 45.6 11.4 54.2
2003 522 45.6 11.4 54.2
2004 525 47.0 11.2 64.6
2005 515 45.0 11.4 n/a
2006 576 40.0 14.4 52.8
2007 528 41.5 12.7 61.2
2008 548 45.0 12.2 60
2009 540 48.4 12.2 59.8
2010 524 42.2 12.4 47.9
2011 540 44.0 12.2 60.6
2012 527 41.7 12.6 55.6
2013 556 42.3 13.1 57.2
2014 527 47.4 11.1 50.5
2015 552 47.0 11.7 54.3
2016 549 45.0 12.2 54.6
2017 536 43.6 12.2 53.2
2018 547 44.2 12.3 54.8
2019 501 42.0 11.9 61.7
2020 482 40.6 11.8 63.9
2021 465 42.7 10.8 63.4
2022 431 33.7 12.7 63.3
2023 394 37.6 10.4 59.9
2024 402 34.0 11.8 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio K. T. Murphy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 472 33.0 14.3 n/a
1989 475 34.0 13.9 n/a
1990 444 36.0 12.3 n/a
1991 524 37.0 14.1 n/a
1992 518 34.8 14.8 33.8
1993 573 39.2 14.6 3.7
1994 496 39.2 12.7 32.9
1995 543 37.0 14.7 40
1996 543 37.0 14.7 40
1997 538 36.5 14.7 37.2
1998 542 36.1 15.0 29.3
1999 497 41.7 11.9 47.9
2000 504 42.5 11.9 38.5
2001 493 54.5 9.0 n/a
2002 522 45.6 11.4 54.2
2003 522 45.6 11.4 54.2
2004 525 47.0 11.2 64.6
2005 515 45.0 11.4 n/a
2006 576 40.0 14.4 52.8
2007 528 41.5 12.7 61.2
2008 548 45.0 12.2 60
2009 540 48.4 12.2 59.8
2010 524 42.2 12.4 47.9
2011 540 44.0 12.2 60.6
2012 527 41.7 12.6 55.6
2013 556 42.3 13.1 57.2
2014 527 47.4 11.1 50.5
2015 552 47.0 11.7 54.3
2016 549 45.0 12.2 54.6
2017 536 43.6 12.2 53.2
2018 547 44.2 12.3 54.8
2019 501 42.0 11.9 61.7
2020 482 40.6 11.8 63.9
2021 465 42.7 10.8 63.4
2022 431 33.7 12.7 63.3
2023 394 37.6 10.4 59.9
2024 402 34.0 11.8 60.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for K. T. Murphy School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,798
2019 $18,327
2020 $18,729
2021 $19,320
2022 $21,745
2023 $23,470

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on K. T. Murphy School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 401st of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 402nd of 491 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (K. T. Murphy School)3512.9
 22.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)48.932.3
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (K. T. Murphy School)4527.4
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)51.838.5
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (K. T. Murphy School)36.725
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)46.939.7
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (K. T. Murphy School)41.826.6
 15.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)48.241.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (K. T. Murphy School)44.722.5
 22.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stamford School District)50.443.6
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (K. T. Murphy School)31.828.2
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stamford School District)43.737.1
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students501394
 21.4%
African American5843
 25.9%
American Indian00
Asian8538
 55.3%
Hispanic242252
 4.1%
Pacific Islander00
White9653
 44.8%
Two or More Races208
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.7%59.9%
 1.8%


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K. T. Murphy School ranks in the bottom 9.3% of Connecticut elementary schools.

Students who attend K. T. Murphy School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Turn of River School
High : Westhill High School

Students at K. T. Murphy School are 68% Hispanic, 13% White, 9% Asian, 9% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended K. T. Murphy School.


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