Michael J. Perkins Elementary School

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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

167 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Craig Martin

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
24%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

24%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 19	Full Time Teachers 19
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 51.7%	Female 48.3%
Hispanic 47.8%	Black 32.3%
White 12.4%	Two or more races 4%
Asian 3.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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.

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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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 167 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% 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 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $994,667. 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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