C−
Perkins Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
50 Burke Street, South Boston, MA 02127 · (617) 635-8601 · Part of Boston School District
Students
167
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Perkins Elementary School
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 17 pts below the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 49.3%
Location
Directions ↗
50 Burke Street, South Boston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K8
Kindergarten26
Grade 130
Grade 228
Grade 329
Grade 419
Grade 515
Grade 612
Enrollment over time
166’20
173’21
158’22
149’23
167’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 46%Black 37%White 9%Asian 5%Two or more races 3%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.