Dever Elementary School vs Perkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dever Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
445 students
Perkins Elementary School
South Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
167 students
| Measure | Dever Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | Perkins Elementary School South Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 1,009 | #770 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #35377 of 50,301 | #30050 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 445 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Dorchester | South Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 34.8).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.7).
- •Dever Elementary School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 167.
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 Dever Elementary School better than Perkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Perkins Elementary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 34.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dever Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dorchester and South Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dever Elementary School: 445. Perkins Elementary School: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dever Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Dever Elementary School is 871st of 1,009 and Perkins Elementary School is 770th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).