Melvin H. King South End Academy vs Quincy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 800 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melvin H. King South End Academy
Boston · Public other · Grades 1–12
125 students
Quincy Elementary School
Boston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
731 students
| Measure | Melvin H. King South End Academy Boston, Massachusetts | Quincy Elementary School Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #512 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #17456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 125 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 3.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 55% |
| city | Boston | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Quincy Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 2.5%).
- •Quincy Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 2.5%).
- •Melvin H. King South End Academy does better on students per teacher (3.3 vs 12.2).
- •Quincy Elementary School is the larger school with 731 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 Melvin H. King South End Academy better than Quincy Elementary School?
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 Melvin H. King South End Academy and Quincy Elementary School?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Boston and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melvin H. King South End Academy: 125. Quincy Elementary School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melvin H. King South End Academy and Quincy Elementary School rank in Massachusetts?
Melvin H. King South End Academy is unranked and Quincy Elementary School is 512th of 1,009 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).