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Mario Umana Middle School Academy

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 510 students

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Posted September 11, 2009

this school got every thing yopur child need for high school and college especially the avid program with to avid classes and all the others...this school rock
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 19, 2009

Very friendly administrative staff, some teachers that don't know how to discipline. There is also a bad curriculum.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 26, 2009

ithis school is the best its more safe ive been going there since 6th grade next year is my last but theres alot of good classes you can get in to for example avid and theres two major field trips like going to nyc or washington dc i lubb thizz school is the best
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 4, 2004

its a good school now that the new princpal is at the school its better than last time.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

171 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
31%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

118 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
12%

2008

 
 
11%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
36%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
4%

2009

 
 
2%

2008

 
 
1%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students34%
Female41%
Male30%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities12%
English language learners12%

Math

All Students34%
Female36%
Male32%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners7%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students40%
Female42%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners10%

Math

All Students27%
Female20%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners8%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students45%
Female55%
Male36%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners15%

Math

All Students23%
Female28%
Male19%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged9%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners4%

Science

All Students2%
Female1%
Male3%
African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic1%
Multiracialn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged2%
Not economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 69% 14%
White 17% 70%
Black 10% 8%
Asian 3% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 90%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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312 Border St
Boston, MA 02128
Phone: (617) 635-8481

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