Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Perkins Elementary School 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Perkins Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Perkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perkins Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1512 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
44%
25%
Black
33%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Perkins Elementary School's ranking?
Perkins Elementary School is ranked #1512 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Perkins Elementary School often compared to?
Perkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tynan Elementary 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 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Perkins Elementary School?
149 students attend Perkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Perkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Perkins Elementary School?
Perkins Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Perkins Elementary School offer ?
Perkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Perkins Elementary School part of?
Perkins Elementary School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Perkins Elementary School located?
Perkins Elementary School is located in the Roxbury neighborhood of South Boston, MA.
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