About This School
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 500 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 2007, Quincy Upper School had 13 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
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 2007, Quincy Upper School had 13 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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Boston District Spending
$21,744Per Pupil
The Boston spends $21,744 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Boston District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| William McKinley School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Snowden Intermediate'L High School 0.5 miles |  |
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| Commonwealth School 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Cathedral Grammar School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| The Newman School 0.7 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-12
- Boston School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Quincy Upper School152 Arlington St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 635-8940
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Test Scores
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?
Students in grade 9 and 10 are assessed in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
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. As of the class of 2010, students must pass the MCAS STE in order to graduate from high school.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Massachusetts, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 MCAS Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 500
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Quincy Upper School had 77% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 31% 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 (2010)
Asian/Pacific Islander
56%
Black
24%
Hispanic
13%
White
6%
Two or More Races
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Quincy Upper School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About Boston, MA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Boston | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,629 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 21% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.31 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 32% / 68% | 66%/33% |
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