Ernest F Upham

35 Wynnewood Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481

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Top 20%

Tel: (781) 446-6285

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Ernest F Upham serves 158 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Ernest F Upham placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ernest F Upham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Ernest F Upham's student population of 158 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

158 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ernest F Upham is ranked within the top 20% 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 Ernest F Upham is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#267 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

15%

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

68%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.62

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wellesley School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ernest F Upham's ranking?

Ernest F Upham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Ernest F Upham?

158 students attend Ernest F Upham.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Ernest F Upham students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest F Upham?

Ernest F Upham has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Ernest F Upham offer ?

Ernest F Upham offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Ernest F Upham part of?

Ernest F Upham is part of Wellesley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 158 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education