Mario Umana Middle School Academy serves 510 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)27%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)39%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
71%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
19%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Mario Umana Middle School Academy?
510 students attend Mario Umana Middle School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mario Umana Middle School Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mario Umana Middle School Academy?
Mario Umana Middle School Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mario Umana Middle School Academy offer ?
Mario Umana Middle School Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mario Umana Middle School Academy part of?
Mario Umana Middle School Academy is part of Boston School District.
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