Up Academy Holland

85 Olney Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Up Academy Holland 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 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Up Academy Holland ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Up Academy Holland's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
641 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar

School Rankings

Up Academy Holland ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Up Academy Holland is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1584 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
11%
42%
10%
44%
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
45%
26%
Black
46%
10%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Up Academy Holland's ranking?
Up Academy Holland is ranked #1584 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Up Academy Holland?
641 students attend Up Academy Holland.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Up Academy Holland students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Up Academy Holland?
Up Academy Holland has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Up Academy Holland offer ?
Up Academy Holland offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Up Academy Holland part of?
Up Academy Holland is part of Boston School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 641 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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