Serving 258 students in grades 6-8, Vassal Lane Upper School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Vassal Lane Upper School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vassal Lane Upper School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Vassal Lane Upper School is ranked #789 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Vassal Lane Upper School often compared to?
Vassal Lane Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rindge Avenue Upper School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Vassal Lane Upper School?
258 students attend Vassal Lane Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Vassal Lane Upper School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vassal Lane Upper School?
Vassal Lane Upper School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vassal Lane Upper School offer ?
Vassal Lane Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vassal Lane Upper School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Minority Enrollment: 63%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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