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#713 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 40% in state
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Elementary School · Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester (district) · Boston, MA
A charter elementary school in Boston, MA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35 Westville Street, Boston, MA 02124
- Math 12% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 18% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 110 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 76Very Walkable
- Transit 76Excellent Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,653/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,168
Median home value
$607,200
Median rent
$1,783/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Epiphany SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Sarah K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Up Academy HollandEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 566 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester (district)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $25,758NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester is listed in UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester is a public elementary school in Boston, MA, part of Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester (district), serving approximately 578 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester
What grades does Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester serve?
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
The student-teacher ratio at Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester rank in MA?
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester ranks #713 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester's MySchoolScout rating?
Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester a charter school?
Yes, Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester a Title I school?
No, Up Academy Charter School of Dorchester is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 578
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Suffolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (617) 635-8810
- Area population (ZIP 02124)
- 55,897
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02124; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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