Urban Science Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students (19-20)
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
7%
Hispanic
(19-20)37%
21%
Black
(19-20)51%
9%
White
(19-20)7%
59%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)80-89%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
96%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Urban Science Academy?
The graduation rate of Urban Science Academy is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.
How many students attend Urban Science Academy?
328 students attend Urban Science Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Urban Science Academy students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Urban Science Academy offer ?
Urban Science Academy offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Urban Science Academy part of?
Urban Science Academy is part of Boston School District.
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