Urban Science Academy 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 30-34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students (19-20)
39 students
Showing 2011–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
11 teachers
Showing 2011–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
54%
Hispanic
(19-20)46%
22%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
(19-20)51%
9%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
(19-20)3%
58%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (18-19)
96%
35%
Showing 2007–2019. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Science Academy?
The graduation rate of Urban Science Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Urban Science Academy?
39 students attend Urban Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Urban Science Academy students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Urban Science Academy offer ?
Urban Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Urban Science Academy part of?
Urban Science Academy is part of Boston School District.
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