Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Michael J Perkins ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michael J Perkins ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Michael J Perkins's student population of 173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Michael J Perkins ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michael J Perkins is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1350 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
36%
23%
Black
42%
10%
White
12%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael J Perkins's ranking?
Michael J Perkins is ranked #1350 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Michael J Perkins often compared to?
Michael J Perkinsis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph P Tynan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Michael J Perkins?
173 students attend Michael J Perkins.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Michael J Perkins students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael J Perkins?
Michael J Perkins has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Michael J Perkins offer ?
Michael J Perkins offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Michael J Perkins part of?
Michael J Perkins is part of Boston School District.
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