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Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School

220 Sandwich Rd
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

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Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School serves 722 students in grades 9-12.

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 722 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

School Type

Vocational school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

722 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

72 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#822 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

84%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

88%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School's ranking?

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School?

The graduation rate of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School?

722 students attend Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School?

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School offer ?

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School part of?

Upper Cape Cod Vocational Technical Elementary School is part of Upper Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical School District.

School Reviews

3 10/13/2021

This is my 2nd student out of 3 to attend UCT. UCT provides a structured environment with a no-nonsense approach to education. Communication seems to far exceed that which we received from local public schools. Technical shops are dynamic and reflect the vocation needs of the community.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 722 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education