Orchard Gardens K-8 School vs Melvin H. King South End Academy
Orchard Gardens K-8 School and Melvin H. King South End Academy are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.9 out of 10. Orchard Gardens K-8 School is significantly larger with 672 students, about 5.0× the size of Melvin H. King South End Academy (134). In math proficiency, Orchard Gardens K-8 School leads at 13.0%.
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.
Orchard Gardens K-8 School
Roxbury, MA
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
672 students
Melvin H. King South End Academy
Boston, MA
5.8/10
School2nd – 12th
134 students
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| Metric | Orchard Gardens K-8 School | Melvin H. King South End Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.5 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 8.4 | 10.0 |
| State Rank | #1,034 of 1,793 | #1,074 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 42th | 40th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Orchard Gardens K-8 School | Melvin H. King South End Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 13.0% | 2.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 19.0% | 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 |