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Ernest F Upham

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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.

141

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

35 Wynnewood Rd
Wellesley, MA 02481

(781) 446-6285

District: Wellesley

Students who attend Ernest F Upham usually attend:

Middle:	Wellesley Middle
High:	Wellesley Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

Asian:

12.1%

Two or more races:

8.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2023 → 80th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (61% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2023) to 80th (2024)

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school61%

District avg74%

Massachusetts avg40%

Not ranked this year

Ernest F Upham did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

7^th of 348Wellesley among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	79.8	187 of 916	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	90.7	65 of 928	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	87.9	105 of 932	88.7%	★★★★☆
2021	86.5	124 of 936	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	85.8	111 of 942	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	86.4	102 of 934	89.1%	★★★★☆
2017	78.5	185 of 938	80.3%	★★★★☆
2016	74.7	226 of 932	75.8%	★★★★☆
2015	73.6	233 of 914	74.5%	★★★★☆
2014	63.1	368 of 926	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	80.4	168 of 928	81.9%	★★★★☆
2012	79.5	182 of 930	80.4%	★★★★☆
2011	79.1	187 of 924	79.8%	★★★★☆
2010	71.8	275 of 920	70.1%	★★★★☆
2009	82.3	137 of 909	84.9%	★★★★☆
2008	87.4	66 of 908	92.7%	★★★★★
2007	93.0	12 of 911	98.7%	★★★★★
2006	83.2	138 of 911	84.9%	★★★★☆
2005	87.8	72 of 887	91.9%	★★★★★
2004	88.3	68 of 882	92.3%	★★★★★
2003	91.2	31 of 884	96.5%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	97.7	6 of 672	99.1%	★★★★★
2019	80.4	81 of 665	87.8%	★★★★☆
2018	94.6	12 of 656	98.2%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	77.9	192 of 886	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	88.6	78 of 887	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	59 of 901	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	83.8	138 of 898	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	82.7	121 of 902	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	89.1	57 of 893	93.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	74.1	225 of 891	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	76 of 896	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	77.8	171 of 908	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	83.0	130 of 904	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	83.9	120 of 907	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	81.2	145 of 898	83.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2023	99.5	1 of 703	99.9%	★★★★★
2022	76.0	149 of 905	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	92.7	28 of 894	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	55.5	358 of 896	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.5	193 of 886	78.2%	★★★★☆

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	88.2	90 of 925	90.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	87.3	61 of 753	91.9%	★★★★★
2023	89.8	39 of 762	94.9%	★★★★★
2022	89.0	40 of 764	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	17 of 765	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	79.8	111 of 780	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	84.3	74 of 772	90.4%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2023)100th percentile+7 vs school

Disabled (2022)99th percentile+10 vs school

White (2024)92nd percentile+12 vs school

Tested In Person (2021)90th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2024)78th percentile~ school

Male (2024)75th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2023-2024) ?

Science74%+32 vs state

Mathematics63%+22 vs state

English Language Arts54%+14 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ernest F Upham

What district is Ernest F Upham in?

Wellesley

How many students attend Ernest F Upham?

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

What is the racial makeup of Ernest F Upham?

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

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