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Public School | Grades 6-12 | Boston

Quincy Upper School is located in Boston, MA and is one of 131 schools in Boston School District. It is a public school that serves 523 students in grades 6-12.

Quincy Upper School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Quincy Upper School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Quincy Upper School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Quincy Upper School's students and teachers. more

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152 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 523

43% 57%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Quincy Upper School had 82% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Asian/Pacific Islander

55%

Black

22%

Hispanic

14%

White

Two or More Races

American Indian/Alaskan Native

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Boston District Spending

$19,046Per Pupil

The Boston spends $19,046 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Boston District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Quincy Upper School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MCAS

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

About the MCAS.STE

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

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10%

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39%

MCAS Results (2008)

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English Language Arts

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23%

district

58%

state

74%

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34%

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61%

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English Language Arts

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71%

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64%

state

81%

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Math

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68%

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62%

state

75%

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Science

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23%

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34%

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61%

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36%

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65%

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Biology

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23%

district

39%

state

63%

MCAS STE Results (2010)

change 8%

English Language Arts

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67%

district

41%

state

68%

MCAS Results (2011)

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Math

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57%

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36%

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58%

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English Language Arts

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42%

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54%

state

73%

MCAS Results (2011)

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Math

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37%

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33%

state

51%

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English Language Arts

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47%

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60%

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79%

MCAS Results (2011)

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Math

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34%

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34%

state

52%

MCAS Results (2011)

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27%

district

59%

state

71%

MCAS STE Results (2011)

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2 out of 10

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