Serving 166 students in grades 6-8, Up Academy Charter School Of Boston 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1510 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
44%
25%
Black
47%
10%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up Academy Charter School Of Boston's ranking?
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston is ranked #1510 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Up Academy Charter School Of Boston?
166 students attend Up Academy Charter School Of Boston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Up Academy Charter School Of Boston students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Up Academy Charter School Of Boston?
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Up Academy Charter School Of Boston offer ?
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Up Academy Charter School Of Boston part of?
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston is part of Up Academy Charter School Of Boston School District.
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