D
Needs Improvement
40/100

UP Academy Charter School of Boston

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle Charter School
📍 215 Dorchester Street, South Boston, MA 02127
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
166
Students
enrolled
5.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency29% (−24 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−17 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%27%reading -3 pts, math +2 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic27%32%reading -4 pts, math +5 pts38th percentile (list)
Asian35%65%reading -39 pts, math -14 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income26%27%reading -5 pts, math +0 pts28th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 215 Dorchester Street
City South Boston
ZIP Code 02127
District 2500533
NCES School ID 250053302713
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02127

Understanding the community around UP Academy Charter School of Boston helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $145,357
Per Capita Income $86,557
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 63.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.0%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $818,200
Median Rent $2,255
Owner-Occupied 44.5%
Renter-Occupied 55.5%
View full data for ZIP 02127 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for UP Academy Charter School of Boston.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 47.0%
Hispanic/Latino 44.6%
White 3.6%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More Races 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 166
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 5.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for UP Academy Charter School of Boston?
UP Academy Charter School of Boston has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend UP Academy Charter School of Boston?
UP Academy Charter School of Boston has 166 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.2:1.
What grades does UP Academy Charter School of Boston serve?
UP Academy Charter School of Boston serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a charter school.
How much funding does UP Academy Charter School of Boston receive per student?
UP Academy Charter School of Boston receives $31,344 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around UP Academy Charter School of Boston in 02127 ▼
Avg Home Value
$872,123
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,959
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
55.5%

Other Schools in 02127

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026