A- Top 27%

Ernest F Upham

Rank unchanged from 2024 to 2025

#10 State Rank
A+ District Grade
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
141 Students
95% Attendance Rate
49 Composite Score

MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2024 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

54% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5.7% exceeding expectations

2022 65.7% 65.7%
2023 68.3% 68.3%
2024 54% 54%

Mathematics

63.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

22% exceeding expectations

2022 73.7% 73.7%
2023 73% 73%
2024 63.3% 63.3%

Science

74% Meeting or exceeding expectations

39% exceeding expectations

2022 56% 56%
2023 67% 67%
2024 74% 74%
View published results by year and grade
Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2024English Language Arts03 46%4%
2024English Language Arts04 59%9%
2024English Language Arts05 57%4%
2024Mathematics03 57%22%
2024Mathematics04 59%14%
2024Mathematics05 74%30%
2024Science05 74%39%
2023English Language Arts03 65%22%
2023English Language Arts04 73%15%
2023English Language Arts05 67%14%
2023Mathematics03 61%4%
2023Mathematics04 77%35%
2023Mathematics05 81%17%
2023Science05 67%17%
2022English Language Arts03 69%12%
2022English Language Arts04 65%6%
2022English Language Arts05 63%10%
2022Mathematics03 81%27%
2022Mathematics04 87%23%
2022Mathematics05 53%3%
2022Science05 56%—

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

141 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 65.2%
Asian 12.1%
Multiracial 8.5%
Hispanic 7.8%
Black 5.7%

Gender

56% Male
44% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 1.4%
Special Education 24.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch 7.1%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95% Attendance Rate
6.8% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Part of Wellesley School District

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ernest F Upham's grade rating?

Ernest F Upham has earned a grade of A-, ranked #10 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 27% of Massachusetts School schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Ernest F Upham?

Approximately 141 students are enrolled at Ernest F Upham.

How does Ernest F Upham perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Ernest F Upham's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (54% proficient), Mathematics (63% proficient), Science (74% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Ernest F Upham?

Ernest F Upham has an attendance rate of 95%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Ernest F Upham part of?

Ernest F Upham is part of Wellesley School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.