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Uphams Corner Charter School (Closed 2010)

320 Huntington Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
Uphams Corner Charter School serves 168 students in grades 5-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
89%
10%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Uphams Corner Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Uphams Corner Charter School?
168 students attend Uphams Corner Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Uphams Corner Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Uphams Corner Charter School?
Uphams Corner Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Uphams Corner Charter School offer ?
Uphams Corner Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Uphams Corner Charter School part of?
Uphams Corner Charter School is part of Uphams Corner Charter School District.

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