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Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester

35 Westville Street
Dorchester Center, MA 02124
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Bottom 50%
Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester 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 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester's student population of 615 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
615 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1590 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
41%
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13%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester 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 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
44%
24%
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Black
51%
10%
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White
1%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester's ranking?
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester is ranked #1590 out of 1,631 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester?
615 students attend Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester?
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester offer ?
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester part of?
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester is part of Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester School District.
In what neighborhood is Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester located?
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester is located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Dorchester Center, MA. There are 5 other public schools located in Dorchester.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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