Serving 317 students in grades 6-8, Up Charter School Of Boston ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Up Charter School Of Boston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Up Charter School Of Boston's student population of 317 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Up Charter School Of Boston ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Up Charter School Of Boston is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1508 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
46%
23%
Black
44%
10%
White
4%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up Charter School Of Boston's ranking?
Up Charter School Of Boston is ranked #1508 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Up Charter School Of Boston often compared to?
Up Charter School Of Bostonis often viewed alongside schools like Condon K-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Up Charter School Of Boston?
317 students attend Up Charter School Of Boston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Up Charter School Of Boston students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Up Charter School Of Boston?
Up Charter School Of Boston has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Up Charter School Of Boston offer ?
Up Charter School Of Boston offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Up Charter School Of Boston part of?
Up Charter School Of Boston is part of Up Academy Charter School Of Boston School District.
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