Holmes Elementary School vs UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 513 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmes Elementary School
Dorchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Boston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
| Measure | Holmes Elementary School Dorchester, Massachusetts | UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #874 of 1,009 | #944 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #36113 of 50,301 | #41550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 283 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Dorchester | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holmes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 25.3).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.2).
- •UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester is the larger school with 640 students compared with 283.
- •Holmes Elementary School is a public school while UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holmes Elementary School better than UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
On the Success Index (US), Holmes Elementary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 25.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Holmes Elementary School and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Dorchester and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elementary School: 283. UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elementary School and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester rank in Massachusetts?
Holmes Elementary School is 874th of 1,009 and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester is 944th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).