Serving 134 students in grades 2-12, 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 4:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 21-39% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Melvin H. King South End Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melvin H. King South End Academy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Melvin H. King South End Academy's ranking?
Melvin H. King South End Academy is ranked #1624 out of 1,631 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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 21-39%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Melvin H. King South End Academy?
134 students attend Melvin H. King South End Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Melvin H. King South End Academy students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melvin H. King South End Academy?
Melvin H. King South End Academy has a student ration of 4:1, 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 2-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Melvin H. King South End Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 134 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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