Worcester School District
- 20 IRVING ST
- WORCESTER, MA 01609
- (508) 799-3116
59 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 71.6% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $15,511 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.1 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 45 | - |
| Number of Students | 23,109 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,640 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 61.0% | |
| Technology/Engineering Test | |||
| 2010 | 1.0% | 42.0% | |
| 2009 | 9.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 45.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 21.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 18.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 48.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 33.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 31.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 40.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 31.0% | 53.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 23,109 | 14.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 1,518 |
| Kindergarten Students | 2,080 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,887 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,798 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,704 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,847 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,674 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,652 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,558 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,519 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,992 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,648 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,579 |
| 12th Grade Students | 1,527 |
| Ungraded Students | 8 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 81 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,943 |
| Hispanic | 8,939 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 3,315 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 8,999 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 12,422 |
| Female | 11,566 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,640 | 14.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 46 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 97 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 957 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 539 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 558 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 9 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 32 |
| Elementary | 11 |
| Secondary | 21 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | 27 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 744 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 39 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 122 |
| School Administrators | 113 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 126 |
| Student Support Services | 249 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 95 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $385,482,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $105,310,000 | 27.3% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $91,184,000 | 23.7% |
| Other School Systems | $125,000 | 0.03% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $497,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $4,843,000 | 1.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $88,000 | 0.02% |
| Private Contributions | $2,287,000 | 0.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $6,286,000 | 1.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $245,200,000 | 63.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $174,025,000 | 45.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $17,306,000 | 4.5% |
| Transportation Programs | $2,752,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $5,900,000 | 1.5% |
| Non-Specified | $8,161,000 | 2.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $37,056,000 | 9.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $34,972,000 | 9.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $15,999,000 | 4.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $6,801,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $4,601,000 | 1.2% |
| Direct - Other | $7,571,000 | 2.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $354,826,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $247,486,000 | 69.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $94,818,000 | 26.7% |
| Student Support | $15,674,000 | 4.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $12,779,000 | 3.3% |
| General Administration Support | $2,407,000 | 0.6% |
| School Administration Support | $16,711,000 | 4.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $25,713,000 | 6.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $12,292,000 | 3.2% |
| Other Support Services | $9,242,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $12,522,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $12,138,000 | 3.1% |
| Other Services | $384,000 | 0.10% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 71.6% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 1,470 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 32 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 327 | 4.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Worcester School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 45
- Students: 23,109
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,640
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| BELMONT STREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
170 Belmont St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 481 | 17.3 |  Review This School |
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| BURNCOAT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
179 Burncoat St
Worcester, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,106 | 13.0 |  3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| BURNCOAT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
135 Burncoat St
Worcester, MA Public | 7-8 | 596 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| BURNCOAT STREET SCHOOL | ||||
526 Burncoat St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 216 | 10.5 | Review This School |
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| CANTERBURY SCHOOL | ||||
129 Canterbury St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 360 | 15.4 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHANDLER ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
114 Chandler St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 347 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| CHANDLER MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
525 Chandler St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 375 | 10.4 | Review This School |
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| CITY VIEW SCHOOL | ||||
80 Prospect St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 625 | 16.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CLAREMONT ACADEMY | ||||
15 Claremont St
Worcester, MA Public | 7-12 | 414 | 11.2 | Review This School |
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| CLARK ST COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
280 Clark St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 403 | 18.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| COLUMBUS PARK SCHOOL | ||||
75 Lovell St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 362 | 13.9 |  2.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
299 Highland St
Worcester, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,398 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| ELM PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
23 North Ashland St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 519 | 14.6 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FLAGG STREET SCHOOL | ||||
115 Flagg St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 455 | 18.8 | Review This School |
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| FOREST GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
495 Grove St
Worcester, MA Public | 7-8 | 880 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| FRANCIS J MCGRATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
493 Grove St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 190 | 15.3 | 5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| GATES LANE SCHOOL | ||||
1238 Main St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 694 | 14.9 |  3 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| GODDARD SCH / SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL | ||||
14 Richards St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 582 | 12.5 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GRAFTON STREET SCHOOL | ||||
311 Grafton St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 384 | 15.0 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HEAD START SCHOOL | ||||
770 Main St
Worcester, MA Public | Unknown | 725 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| HEARD STREET SCHOOL | ||||
200 Heard St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 283 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JACOB HIATT MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
772 Main St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 456 | 17.6 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| LAKE VIEW SCHOOL | ||||
133 Coburn Ave
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 299 | 15.6 |  4.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| LINCOLN STREET SCHOOL | ||||
549 Lincoln St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 243 | 14.3 | Review This School |
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| MAY STREET SCHOOL | ||||
265 May St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 301 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MIDLAND STREET SCHOOL | ||||
18 Midland St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 233 | 16.3 | 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NELSON PLACE SCHOOL | ||||
35 Nelson Place
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 434 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| NORRBACK AVENUE SCHOOL | ||||
44 Malden St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 616 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| NORTH HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
150 Harrington Way
Worcester, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,120 | 11.2 | 4.5 out of 5 9 Reviews |
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| QUINSIGAMOND SCHOOL | ||||
14 Blackstone River Rd
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 691 | 15.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| RICE SQUARE SCHOOL | ||||
76 Massasoit Rd
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 497 | 18.2 | 4 out of 5 8 Reviews |
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| ROOSEVELT SCHOOL | ||||
1006 Grafton St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 685 | 15.0 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTH HIGH COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ||||
170 Apricot St
Worcester, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,327 | 12.7 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SULLIVAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
140 Apricot St
Worcester, MA Public | 7-8 | 787 | 11.6 | Review This School |
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| TATNUCK SCHOOL | ||||
1083 Pleasant St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 427 | 14.8 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| THORNDYKE ROAD SCHOOL | ||||
30 Thorndyke Rd
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 340 | 17.9 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| UNION HILL SCHOOL | ||||
1 Chapin St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 311 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| UNIVERSITY PK CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
12 Freeland St
Worcester, MA Public | 7-12 | 231 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| VERNON HILL SCHOOL | ||||
211 Providence St
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 357 | 15.1 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WAWECUS ROAD SCHOOL | ||||
20 Wawecus Rd
Worcester, MA Public | KG-6 | 146 | 11.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST TATNUCK SCHOOL | ||||
300 Mower St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 321 | 17.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WOODLAND ACADEMY | ||||
93 Woodland St
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 454 | 15.7 | Review This School |
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| WORCESTER ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL | ||||
315 St Nicholas Ave
Worcester, MA Public | PK-6 | 348 | 17.8 | Review This School |
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| WORCESTER EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
420 Grafton St
Worcester, MA Public | 7-8 | 573 | 12.9 | 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WORCESTER VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Skyline Dr
Worcester, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,396 | 10.7 | Review This School |
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