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University Pk Campus School

Public | 7-12 & ungraded | 241 students

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Posted December 22, 2009

As a student in a high school in one of the poorest areas of Worcester, I am proud to say that albeit our school is a small one, it is as good as any. We are welcomed by all the upperclassmen and the teachers almost don't feel like so; they sincerely care about us and never allow us to give up. They give us hope and push us to accomplish our dreams. I cannot stop thinking of how lucky I am to attend such a great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 28, 2009

My two children feel at home in this school. The teachers set hig standard and show the children how to reach them. You can read more aboutthis wonderful school and what they do in the school's web page. The diversity of the children is also a plus. Even it is a wonderful school I keep in touch with teachers and help enrich my children education at home.
—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 73% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

42 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
44%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
18%

2008

 
 
27%
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 84% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

41 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
53%
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 Students71%
Female73%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners25%

Math

All Students43%
Female35%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners25%
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 Students63%
Female81%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners30%

Math

All Students49%
Female66%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asian63%
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners10%

Science

All Students13%
Female24%
Male0%
African Americann/a
Asian18%
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students93%
Female84%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female74%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
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

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
71%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE 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

Biology

All Students61%
Female46%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asian73%
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE 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 40% 14%
White 32% 70%
Asian 19% 5%
Black 7% 8%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 78%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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12 Freeland St
Worcester, MA 01603
Phone: (508) 799-3591

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