Melvin H. King South End Academy in Boston, MA

At a glance

Reported students

125

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.45

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

3.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Massachusetts other enrollment

55th percentile

Compared with 109 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

361

Melvin H. King South End Academy: 125 reported students.

State peer staffing position

3rd percentile

3.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 221
Teachers (FTE): 54.8
Student–teacher ratio: 4:1

What the reported data says about Melvin H. King South End Academy

Melvin H. King South End Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Boston. It is one of 105 current school records connected to Boston. NCES reports 125 students for 2024–25.

Among 109 combined / other schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 116 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.3:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (48.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.2%). English learners represent 24.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 96.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Melvin H. King South End Academy

1How do the reported 3.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 24.4%
Students with disabilities: 96.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 4
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White7.2%
Hispanic39.2%
Black48.8%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Melvin H. King South End Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Carter School Other · Boston	02–12	28	0.6 mi
Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon Other · Brookline	PK–PK	47	2.1 mi
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School Other · Charter · Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District)	PK–12	890	2.1 mi
The Lynch Center Other · Brookline	PK–PK	50	2.2 mi
Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing Other · Boston	PK–12	73	2.4 mi
Match Charter Public School Other · Charter · Match Charter Public School (District)	PK–12	1,189	2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Melvin H. King South End Academy

What grades does Melvin H. King South End Academy serve?

Melvin H. King South End Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Boston.

How many students attend Melvin H. King South End Academy?

Melvin H. King South End Academy reported 125 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 109 Massachusetts combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 221 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Melvin H. King South End Academy?

The calculated ratio is 3.3:1, based on 125 students and 38.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Melvin H. King South End Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Melvin H. King South End Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Boston attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Melvin H. King South End Academy in?

Melvin H. King South End Academy is part of Boston, based in Roxbury, MA, which operates 105 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Melvin H. King South End Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carter School (0.6 mi), Brookline Early Education Program at Beacon (2.1 mi), Prospect Hill Academy Charter School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.