KIPP Academy Boston Charter School vs UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School
Mattapan · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
646 students
UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester
Boston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
640 students
| Measure | KIPP Academy Boston Charter School Mattapan, Massachusetts | UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester Boston, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,009 | #944 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #28927 of 50,301 | #41550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 646 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 19% |
| city | Mattapan | Boston |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •KIPP Academy Boston Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 25.3).
- •KIPP Academy Boston Charter School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 19%).
- •KIPP Academy Boston Charter School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.7).
- •KIPP Academy Boston Charter School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 640.
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 KIPP Academy Boston Charter School better than UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
On the Success Index (US), KIPP Academy Boston Charter School ranks higher (44.5 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 KIPP Academy Boston Charter School and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mattapan and Boston in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School: 646. UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Academy Boston Charter School and UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester rank in Massachusetts?
KIPP Academy Boston Charter School is 749th 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).