Blackstone Elementary School vs Melvin H. King South End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 426 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Elementary School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
582 students
Melvin H. King South End Academy
Boston · Public other · Grades 1–12
125 students
| Measure | Blackstone Elementary School Boston, Massachusetts | Melvin H. King South End Academy Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #952 of 1,009 | – |
| National rank | #42106 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 1–12 |
| Students | 582 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 3.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 2.5% |
| city | Boston | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •Blackstone Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 2.5%).
- •Melvin H. King South End Academy does better on students per teacher (3.3 vs 9.7).
- •Blackstone Elementary School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 125.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackstone Elementary School better than Melvin H. King South End Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackstone Elementary School and Melvin H. King South End Academy?
About 426 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Elementary School: 582. Melvin H. King South End Academy: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Elementary School and Melvin H. King South End Academy rank in Massachusetts?
Blackstone Elementary School is 952nd of 1,009 and Melvin H. King South End Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).