Mario Umana Middle School Academy (Closed 2012)

312 Border St
East Boston, MA 02128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
510 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(10-11)
27%
59%
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(10-11)
39%
70%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mario Umana Middle School Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
71%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
19%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mario Umana Middle School Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Mario Umana Middle School Academy?
510 students attend Mario Umana Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mario Umana Middle School Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mario Umana Middle School Academy?
Mario Umana Middle School Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mario Umana Middle School Academy offer ?
Mario Umana Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mario Umana Middle School Academy part of?
Mario Umana Middle School Academy is part of Boston School District.

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