MICHAEL J PERKINS

Michael J Perkins is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in South Boston, MA with about 218 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Michael J Perkins has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Michael J. Perkins Elementary School, located on Burke Street in South Boston, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Serving a diverse urban community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the broader BPS network, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards while working to meet the specific needs of its student population in the South Boston area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to providing a supportive educational foundation for its students, often focusing on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. By leveraging the resources of the Boston Public Schools system, the Perkins School aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with local families and community partners. Its location in South Boston makes it a vital neighborhood institution, serving as a hub for early childhood and elementary education within the city’s educational framework.

For more information, contact Michael J Perkins at (617) 635-8601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.