Higginson-Lewis K-8 School vs Melvin H. King South End Academy
Melvin H. King South End Academy has a higher overall rating of 5.8/10 compared to 4.9/10. In math proficiency, Higginson-Lewis K-8 School leads at 4.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School
Roxbury, MA
4.9/10
Middle School3rd – 8th
169 students
Melvin H. King South End Academy
Boston, MA
5.8/10
School2nd – 12th
134 students
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| Metric | Higginson-Lewis K-8 School | Melvin H. King South End Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Growth Score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 3.0 | 10.0 |
| State Rank | #1,366 of 1,793 | #1,074 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 40th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Higginson-Lewis K-8 School | Melvin H. King South End Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 10.0% | 2.5% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Roxbury (02119) | Boston (02116) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,255 | $127,309 |
| Median Home Value | $668,900 | $1,583,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,252 | $2,341 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.8% | 76.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% | 16.0% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 24 min |