Summary:
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester is the sole school in the UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester (District), an elementary school serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 615 students. The school's academic performance is significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the Massachusetts state averages.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 to 1 and higher-than-average spending per student of $16,769, the data suggests the school is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population. The school's MCAS Next Generation test scores are consistently lower than the state averages, indicating a substantial achievement gap that needs to be addressed.
While the data does not provide specific information on the school's strategies or interventions to improve academic outcomes, the low test scores and high-needs community suggest the school may require additional support and resources to help its students succeed. Further analysis and collaboration with the school and district leadership would be necessary to identify the root causes of the challenges and develop targeted plans for improvement.
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