For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 351 students in the neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA.
The top-ranked public middle school in South End is Hurley K-8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hurley K-8 School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Worcester Street
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8489
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 635-8489
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South End, Boston, MA include Hurley K-8 School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Boston?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South End, Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South End, Boston?
the neighborhood of South End, Boston public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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