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McKay K-8 School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
122 Cottage Street, East Boston, MA 02128 · (617) 635-8510 · Part of Boston School District
Students
640
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about McKay K-8 School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 29 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 29 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency8%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts20%
State average 49.3%
Location
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122 Cottage Street, East Boston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K19
Kindergarten43
Grade 154
Grade 270
Grade 370
Grade 473
Grade 569
Grade 664
Grade 796
Grade 882
Enrollment over time
742’20
687’21
681’22
670’23
640’24
Down 13.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 87%White 8%Black 3%Asian <1%Two or more races <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.