Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Oliver Hazard Perry 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 15-19% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver Hazard Perry ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oliver Hazard Perry's student population of 187 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oliver Hazard Perry 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 Oliver Hazard Perry is 0.60, which is less 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
#1291 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
13%
10%
White
60%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Hazard Perry's ranking?
Oliver Hazard Perry is ranked #1291 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Oliver Hazard Perry often compared to?
Oliver Hazard Perryis often viewed alongside schools like Joseph P Tynan, Condon K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Oliver Hazard Perry?
187 students attend Oliver Hazard Perry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Oliver Hazard Perry students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Hazard Perry?
Oliver Hazard Perry has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oliver Hazard Perry offer ?
Oliver Hazard Perry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oliver Hazard Perry part of?
Oliver Hazard Perry is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Oliver Hazard Perry located?
Oliver Hazard Perry is located in the City Point neighborhood of South Boston, MA.
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