Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
50 Burke St,  South Boston, MA
South Boston Neighborhood
Boston Public Schools
4.5
149 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Craig Martin
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%

GreatSchools Rating

2
Test Scores
2
Equity
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
8.3%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Black
38.6%
Hispanic
34.8%
White
12%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.9%
Two or more races
4.4%
Native American
1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 parent
4/29/2015
I agree that the rating for this school is suprisingly low. My daughter goes to this school and we have had a positive experience with the new principal and teachers.
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5.0 parent
6/6/2014
This is a great school. My son goes to kindergarten here. He loves to go to school, he has learned to read and write during this year, he loves his teachers and friends. Staff is always very welcoming and positive when we drop him of in the morning. Overall, we have a very positive experience with t...
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Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

Michael J. Perkins Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in South Boston, MA and is served by the Boston Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 149 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Michael J. Perkins Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $989,647. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excel High School, Boston Collaborative High School, Josiah Quincy Upper School, and more. Learn more about what South Boston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Michael J. Perkins Elementary School.

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