Quincy Upper School vs. Boston Latin
Should I attend Quincy Upper School or Boston Latin? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Quincy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Boston Latin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades 6-12, Quincy Upper School 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 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,416 students in grades 7-12, Boston Latin ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
7-12
Total Students
553 students
2,416 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
123 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1279 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#37 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
86%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
132
-
Grade 7 Students
99
380
Grade 8 Students
78
404
Grade 9 Students
71
433
Grade 10 Students
66
405
Grade 11 Students
36
422
Grade 12 Students
60
372
Ungraded Students
11
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
52%
29%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
20%
10%
% White
4%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%