Serving 532 students in grades 6-12, Quincy Upper School 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 is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quincy Upper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Quincy Upper School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Quincy Upper School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quincy Upper School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1143 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
49%
7%
Hispanic
23%
25%
Black
19%
10%
White
6%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quincy Upper School's ranking?
Quincy Upper School is ranked #1143 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Quincy Upper School often compared to?
Quincy Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boston Latin School, Quincy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quincy Upper School?
The graduation rate of Quincy Upper School is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Quincy Upper School?
532 students attend Quincy Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Quincy Upper School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quincy Upper School?
Quincy Upper School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quincy Upper School offer ?
Quincy Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quincy Upper School part of?
Quincy Upper School is part of Boston School District.
In what neighborhood is Quincy Upper School located?
Quincy Upper School is located in the Bay Village neighborhood of Boston, MA.
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