Ernest F Upham

Summary:

Ernest F Upham is a public elementary school located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade with a student population of 160. The school is part of the highly-ranked Wellesley school district, which is ranked 12th out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ernest F Upham consistently performs well on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. The school also stands out for its exceptional support and performance for special education and disabled student populations, ranking 1st and 6th in the state, respectively, for these student groups.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Wellesley district and surrounding areas, Ernest F Upham generally performs on par or better in academic assessments, suggesting the school is providing a high-quality education that is competitive with its peers. The school's consistent strong performance and unique characteristics make it a valuable asset within the Wellesley school district and the broader educational landscape.


Detail:

Public K-5

 35 Wynnewood Rd
       Wellesley, MA  02481


(781) 446-6285

District: Wellesley

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,197 Help


Students who attend Ernest F Upham usually attend:

Middle:    Wellesley Middle
High:    Wellesley Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  141

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Asian:
12.1%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ernest F Upham ranks better than 79.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Wellesley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.2%), Asian (12.1%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ernest F Upham is 8.4, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Wellesley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ernest F Upham is $32,197, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Wellesley School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ernest F Upham:

SchoolDigger ranks Ernest F Upham 187th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Ernest F Upham in the ranking list.)

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Wellesley:

SchoolDigger ranks Wellesley 12th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ernest F Upham

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Rank History for all students at Ernest F Upham

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.22 31st 884 96.5%
2004 88.28 68th 882 92.3%
2005 87.82 72nd 887 91.9%
2006 83.23 138th 911 84.9%
2007 93.04 12th 911 98.7%
2008 87.38 66th 908 92.7%
2009 82.29 137th 909 84.9%
2010 71.81 275th 920 70.1%
2011 79.15 187th 924 79.8%
2012 79.48 182nd 930 80.4%
2013 80.37 168th 928 81.9%
2014 63.14 368th 926 60.3%
2015 73.63 233rd 914 74.5%
2016 74.67 226th 932 75.8%
2017 78.46 185th 938 80.3%
2018 86.40 102nd 934 89.1%
2019 85.84 111th 942 88.2%
2021 86.52 124th 936 86.8%
2022 87.86 105th 932 88.7%
2023 90.69 65th 928 93.0%
2024 79.84 187th 916 79.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ernest F Upham

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.54 193rd 886 78.2%
2019 55.53 358th 896 60.0%
2021 92.70 28th 894 96.9%
2022 75.99 149th 905 83.5%
2023 99.48 1st 703 99.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ernest F Upham

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.08 57th 893 93.6%
2019 82.74 121st 902 86.6%
2021 83.78 138th 898 84.6%
2022 90.64 59th 901 93.5%
2023 88.58 78th 887 91.2%
2024 77.87 192nd 886 78.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ernest F Upham

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.55 12th 656 98.2%
2019 80.44 81st 665 87.8%
2022 97.73 6th 672 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ernest F Upham

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.20 145th 898 83.9%
2019 83.87 120th 907 86.8%
2021 83.04 130th 904 85.6%
2022 77.83 171st 908 81.2%
2023 88.89 76th 896 91.5%
2024 74.13 225th 891 74.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Ernest F Upham

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.20 90th 925 90.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ernest F Upham

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.34 74th 772 90.4%
2019 79.84 111th 780 85.8%
2021 92.02 17th 765 97.8%
2022 89.04 40th 764 94.8%
2023 89.79 39th 762 94.9%
2024 87.26 61st 753 91.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ernest F Upham

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 180 16 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1989 188 16 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1990 219 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1991 253 10 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 271 8 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1993 317 8 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1994 301 5 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 277 4 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 277 4 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 283 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 268 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 245 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2000 274 2 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2001 273 6 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2002 243 5 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2003 243 5 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2004 239 4 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2005 230 6 12 5 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2006 242 3 10 8 0 n/a n/a 4 267
2007 226 5 9 6 0 n/a n/a 6 252
2008 247 4 8 6 0 n/a n/a 7 272
2009 238 4 5 4 0 0 7 0 258
2010 237 3 4 3 0 0 6 0 253
2011 203 12 3 5 0 0 8 0 231
2012 213 9 3 8 1 0 10 0 244
2013 194 8 6 7 0 0 8 0 223
2014 203 6 15 7 0 0 12 0 243
2015 196 4 17 5 0 0 11 0 233
2016 189 6 19 4 0 0 9 0 227
2017 183 6 23 4 0 0 6 0 222
2018 190 8 24 4 0 0 10 0 236
2019 184 6 27 8 0 0 7 0 232
2020 175 11 27 6 0 0 6 0 225
2021 108 14 23 8 0 0 5 0 158
2022 115 11 17 11 1 0 10 0 165
2023 108 9 16 12 1 0 14 0 160
2024 92 8 17 11 1 0 12 0 141

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ernest F Upham

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 202 n/a n/a n/a
1989 218 n/a n/a n/a
1990 233 n/a n/a n/a
1991 271 n/a n/a n/a
1992 289 n/a n/a n/a
1993 337 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 323 n/a n/a n/a
1995 290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 294 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 255 n/a 0.0 0.8
2000 285 n/a 0.0 0.4
2001 289 n/a 0.0 0.3
2002 268 n/a n/a 0.7
2003 268 n/a n/a 0.7
2004 262 21.8 12.0 1.1
2005 255 20.0 12.8 0.4
2006 267 20.3 13.2 0
2007 252 20.0 12.6 n/a
2008 272 18.3 14.9 0.4
2009 258 18.3 14.1 1.2
2010 253 18.2 13.8 1.6
2011 231 18.2 12.6 1.3
2012 244 17.2 14.1 2
2013 223 18.3 12.1 2.2
2014 243 17.8 13.6 2.1
2015 233 18.0 12.9 3.4
2016 227 16.0 14.1 n/a
2017 222 16.5 13.3 n/a
2018 236 19.6 11.9 n/a
2019 232 21.1 10.9 n/a
2020 225 21.0 10.6 n/a
2021 158 20.8 7.5 n/a
2022 165 20.8 7.9 n/a
2023 160 19.4 8.2 n/a
2024 141 16.5 8.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ernest F Upham

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 202 n/a n/a n/a
1989 218 n/a n/a n/a
1990 233 n/a n/a n/a
1991 271 n/a n/a n/a
1992 289 n/a n/a n/a
1993 337 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 323 n/a n/a n/a
1995 290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 290 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 294 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 277 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 255 n/a 0.0 0.8
2000 285 n/a 0.0 0.4
2001 289 n/a 0.0 0.3
2002 268 n/a n/a 0.7
2003 268 n/a n/a 0.7
2004 262 21.8 12.0 1.1
2005 255 20.0 12.8 0.4
2006 267 20.3 13.2 0
2007 252 20.0 12.6 n/a
2008 272 18.3 14.9 0.4
2009 258 18.3 14.1 1.2
2010 253 18.2 13.8 1.6
2011 231 18.2 12.6 1.3
2012 244 17.2 14.1 2
2013 223 18.3 12.1 2.2
2014 243 17.8 13.6 2.1
2015 233 18.0 12.9 3.4
2016 227 16.0 14.1 n/a
2017 222 16.5 13.3 n/a
2018 236 19.6 11.9 n/a
2019 232 21.1 10.9 n/a
2020 225 21.0 10.6 n/a
2021 158 20.8 7.5 n/a
2022 165 20.8 7.9 n/a
2023 160 19.4 8.2 n/a
2024 141 16.5 8.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ernest F Upham

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $992 (4.3%) $22,285 (95.7%) $23,276
2020 $1,003 (4.2%) $22,796 (95.8%) $23,799
2021 $1,758 (5.5%) $30,439 (94.5%) $32,196

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ernest F Upham

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 65th of 928 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ernest F Upham)8265.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wellesley)8575.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ernest F Upham)7560.9
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wellesley)7880.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ernest F Upham)7873.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wellesley)8274
 8.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ernest F Upham)6676.9
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wellesley)7880.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ernest F Upham)7466.7
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wellesley)8076.1
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ernest F Upham)7280.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wellesley)7578.2
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Ernest F Upham)6366.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Wellesley)6772.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ernest F Upham)7768.2
 8.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wellesley)8075.5
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Ernest F Upham)7174.1
 3.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wellesley)7477.1
 3.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Ernest F Upham)6366.7
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Wellesley)7376.7
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students232160
 31%
African American69
 50%
American Indian01
Asian2716
 40.7%
Hispanic812
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White184108
 41.3%
Two or More Races714
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ernest F Upham

Students at Ernest F Upham are 65% White, 12% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American.

Ernest F Upham ranks 187th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Ernest F Upham.

Students who attend Ernest F Upham usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wellesley Middle
High : Wellesley Senior High


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