Dr. William Henderson Upper serves 726 students in grades 2-12.
Dr. William Henderson Upper placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. William Henderson Upper ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. William Henderson Upper's student population of 726 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 64% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. William Henderson Upper is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. William Henderson Upper is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1288 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
25%
22%
Black
43%
10%
White
18%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. William Henderson Upper's ranking?
Dr. William Henderson Upper is ranked #1288 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. William Henderson Upper?
The graduation rate of Dr. William Henderson Upper is 70-74%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dr. William Henderson Upper?
726 students attend Dr. William Henderson Upper.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dr. William Henderson Upper students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. William Henderson Upper?
Dr. William Henderson Upper has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. William Henderson Upper offer ?
Dr. William Henderson Upper offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. William Henderson Upper part of?
Dr. William Henderson Upper is part of Boston School District.
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