Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Boston, MA
Up Academy Charter School of Boston
Federal NCES profile for Up Academy Charter School of Boston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
The verdict
Up Academy Charter School of Boston earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in South Boston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.8:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 213
- students enrolled
Up Academy Charter School of Boston has class sizes smaller than 98% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Up Academy Charter School of Boston ranks #3 of 7 public schools in South Boston, MA.
School address
NCES ID 250053302713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Up Academy Charter School of Boston shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-22.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 250053302713 · South Boston, MA Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
213 enr · 5.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuskegee Institute Middle School (213 students)
Up Academy Charter School of Boston shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-22.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
How Up Academy Charter School of Boston compares
Up Academy Charter School of Boston is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.8:1 | ▼ 53% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Programs
District finance for Up Academy Charter School of Boston (District) reports $48,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Up Academy Charter School of Boston
How many students attend Up Academy Charter School of Boston?
Up Academy Charter School of Boston has 213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Boston, MA. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Up Academy Charter School of Boston?
The student-teacher ratio at Up Academy Charter School of Boston is 5.8:1, which is 53% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 63% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Up Academy Charter School of Boston?
Up Academy Charter School of Boston has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Up Academy Charter School of Boston rank among public schools in South Boston?
By Resource Investment Index, Up Academy Charter School of Boston ranks #3 of 7 public schools in South Boston, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Boston on the city page.
What other schools are in Up Academy Charter School of Boston (District)?
None; Up Academy Charter School of Boston (District) is a single-school charter district, and Up Academy Charter School of Boston is its only campus.