Serving 557 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Quincy Upper School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Boston, MA, covering approximately 49.8 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quincy Upper School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Quincy Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quincy Upper School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1181 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
43%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy Upper School's ranking?
Quincy Upper School is ranked #1181 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Quincy Upper School often compared to?
Quincy Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Latin School, Quincy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quincy Upper School?
The graduation rate of Quincy Upper School is 90%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Quincy Upper School?
557 students attend Quincy Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Quincy Upper School students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quincy Upper School?
Quincy Upper School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quincy Upper School offer ?
Quincy Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quincy Upper School part of?
Quincy Upper School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Quincy Upper School located?
Quincy Upper School is located in the Bay Village neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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