Serving 125 students in grades 1-12, Melvin H. King South End Academy 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% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William McKinley's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Boston, MA, covering approximately 49.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 4.5 miles and the furthest edge located 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melvin H. King South End Academy's student population of 125 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
125 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Melvin H. King South End Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melvin H. King South End Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1601 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
11-19%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
Showing 2001–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melvin H. King South End Academy's ranking?
Melvin H. King South End Academy is ranked #1601 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Melvin H. King South End Academy often compared to?
Melvin H. King South End Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Brighton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Melvin H. King South End Academy?
The graduation rate of Melvin H. King South End Academy is 11-19%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Melvin H. King South End Academy?
125 students attend Melvin H. King South End Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Melvin H. King South End Academy students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melvin H. King South End Academy?
Melvin H. King South End Academy has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Melvin H. King South End Academy offer ?
Melvin H. King South End Academy offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Melvin H. King South End Academy part of?
Melvin H. King South End Academy is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Melvin H. King South End Academy located?
Melvin H. King South End Academy is located in the Fairmount Hill neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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