Worcester


Summary:

The Worcester school district in Massachusetts consists of 44 schools, including 33 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools. The district as a whole faces significant academic challenges, ranking 308 out of 351 districts in the state and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

However, there are a few standout schools that demonstrate excellence within the district. Worcester Technical High has the highest graduation rate at 96.4% and the lowest dropout rate at 1.1%, while also performing above district and state averages on MCAS tests. West Tatnuck elementary school has the highest MCAS proficiency rates in the district and ranks in the top 25% of elementary schools statewide. Worcester Arts Magnet School also demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking in the top 40% of elementary schools.

Overall, the Worcester school district faces significant challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages on key metrics like graduation rates and MCAS proficiency. However, the district does have pockets of excellence, such as Worcester Technical High and the top-performing elementary schools, that can serve as models for improvement across the district.

District Detail

 20 Irving Street
Worcester, MA 01609

 (508) 799-3115

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 351 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 24,350

Primary Schools: 34
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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