Eliot K-8 Innovation School vs McKay K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
784 students
McKay K-8 School
East Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
| Measure | Eliot K-8 Innovation School Boston, Massachusetts | McKay K-8 School East Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 1,009 | #931 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3566 of 50,301 | #39979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 784 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 784 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 22% |
| city | Boston | East Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eliot K-8 Innovation School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 27.7).
- •Eliot K-8 Innovation School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 22%).
- •Eliot K-8 Innovation School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 25%).
- •McKay K-8 School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.5).
- •Eliot K-8 Innovation School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 640.
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 Eliot K-8 Innovation School better than McKay K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Eliot K-8 Innovation School ranks higher (82.6 vs 27.7 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 Eliot K-8 Innovation School and McKay K-8 School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Boston and East Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eliot K-8 Innovation School: 784. McKay K-8 School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eliot K-8 Innovation School and McKay K-8 School rank in Massachusetts?
Eliot K-8 Innovation School is 160th of 1,009 and McKay K-8 School is 931st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).