Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ernest F Upham ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ernest F Upham's student population of 165 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Ernest F Upham ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest F Upham is 0.49, 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
#152 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
23%
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Black
7%
10%
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White
70%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest F Upham's ranking?
Ernest F Upham is ranked #152 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ernest F Upham?
165 students attend Ernest F Upham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ernest F Upham students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% 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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