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Melvin H. King South End Academy
School · Boston
90 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Enrollment
134
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
134
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
2nd – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,017 of 1,793
In Boston
#8 of 15
public schools
In district
#57 of 109
Boston
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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Melvin H. King South End Academy
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About Melvin H. King South End Academy
Melvin H. King South End Academy is a public school in Boston, MA, part of Boston. Melvin H.
King South End Academy serves approximately 134 students, and covers grades 2nd-12th, and has a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Melvin H. King South End Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,017 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Melvin H. King South End Academy show 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 134 students, Melvin H. King South End Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Melvin H. King South End Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 3.5:1 students to teachers, Melvin H. King South End Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Melvin H. King South End Academy — Students at Melvin H. King South End Academy score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 107 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How Melvin H. King South End Academy Compares
See how Melvin H. King South End Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
90 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Melvin H. King South End Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Quincy Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE NEWMAN SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Boston, see our Boston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Elementary School Boston | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Quincy Upper School Boston | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Boston Adult Tech Academy Back Bay | 0.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Hurley K-8 School Boston | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Snowden International High School Boston | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston | 0.5 mi | 8.5 |
| COMMONWEALTH SCHOOL Boston | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Quincy Elementary School Boston | 0.5 mi | 9.3 |
| LEARNING PROJECT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Boston | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Carter School Dorchester | 0.6 mi | 4.9 |
| THE NEWMAN SCHOOL Boston | 0.7 mi | 8.6 |
| THE NEWMAN SCHOOL Boston | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| PARK STREET SCHOOL Boston | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| THE ADVENT SCHOOL Boston | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Orchard Gardens K-8 School Roxbury | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Mason Elementary School Roxbury | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School Roxbury | 1.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy Roxbury | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| O'Bryant School of Math & Science Roxbury | 1.2 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$127,309
Median Home Value
$1,583,500
Median Rent
$2,341/mo
Population
22,040
College Educated
76.9%
Homeownership
34.8%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
34.6
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mendon, MA | 6.0 |
| EAST GATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Fall River, MA | 6.0 |
| CLARK SCHOOL Rowley, MA | 5.8 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Harvard, MA | 6.1 |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Granville, MA | 5.7 |
| DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY South Attleboro, MA | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melvin H. King South End Academy
What grades does Melvin H. King South End Academy serve?
Melvin H. King South End Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Melvin H. King South End Academy?
Melvin H. King South End Academy has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melvin H. King South End Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Melvin H. King South End Academy is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melvin H. King South End Academy rank in MA?
Melvin H. King South End Academy ranks #1,017 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Melvin H. King South End Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Melvin H. King South End Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Melvin H. King South End Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melvin H. King South End Academy has 4% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Melvin H. King South End Academy a charter school?
No, Melvin H. King South End Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melvin H. King South End Academy a Title I school?
No, Melvin H. King South End Academy is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Phone
- (617) 635-9976
- 4-Year Graduation
- 24.5%
Resources & Links
District
Boston- District Enrollment
- 45,742
- Schools in District
- 109
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $37,200
- District Rank
- #57 of 109
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