Woodland Academy

Summary:

Woodland Academy is an elementary school in Worcester, MA that serves 487 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. It is part of the Worcester school district, which is ranked 308 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodland Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Massachusetts elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with proficiency rates on the MCAS Next Generation assessments that are significantly lower than the Worcester district and Massachusetts state averages across all grades and subjects. The school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.6 to 14.8 over the past 3 years, which is higher than the ratios of the nearby Midland Street and May Street schools, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and SchoolDigger rankings.

Despite spending more per student ($17,606 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $15,116 to $19,099 per student, Woodland Academy's academic performance remains low. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning at the school.


Detail:

Public K-6

 93 Woodland Street
       Worcester, MA  01610


(508) 799-3557

District: Worcester

SchoolDigger Rank:
833rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,606 Help


Students who attend Woodland Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Sullivan Middle
High:    South High Community
    University Pk Campus School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.0%
African American:
10.8%
White:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodland Academy ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 28th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Worcester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73%), African American (10.8%), White (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Academy is 11, which is the 8th best among 32 elementary schools in the Worcester School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Academy is $17,606, which is the 10th highest among 32 elementary schools in the Worcester School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodland Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Academy 833rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Woodland Academy in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:


Worcester:

SchoolDigger ranks Worcester 308th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodland Academy

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Rank History for all students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 4.41 882nd 908 2.9%
2009 7.73 859th 909 5.5%
2010 6.97 870th 920 5.4%
2011 6.36 891st 924 3.6%
2012 4.88 899th 930 3.3%
2013 3.66 908th 928 2.2%
2014 2.61 913th 926 1.4%
2015 7.36 881st 914 3.6%
2016 12.69 847th 932 9.1%
2017 9.85 881st 938 6.1%
2018 8.37 890th 934 4.7%
2019 13.29 852nd 942 9.6%
2021 9.90 876th 936 6.4%
2022 11.61 844th 932 9.4%
2023 10.09 868th 928 6.5%
2024 12.22 833rd 916 9.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.90 163rd 244 33.2%
2019 30.90 181st 258 29.8%
2021 42.83 102nd 240 57.5%
2022 41.98 125th 267 53.2%
2023 41.92 130th 264 50.8%
2024 44.54 130th 282 53.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.25 785th 886 11.4%
2019 30.64 683rd 896 23.8%
2021 19.89 797th 894 10.9%
2022 21.28 782nd 905 13.6%
2023 23.86 573rd 703 18.5%
2024 23.04 598th 731 18.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.86 611th 685 10.8%
2019 26.35 575th 700 17.9%
2021 17.05 661st 705 6.2%
2022 23.64 647th 772 16.2%
2023 21.14 656th 757 13.3%
2024 24.42 643rd 760 15.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.56 868th 893 2.8%
2019 8.45 868th 902 3.8%
2021 9.41 853rd 898 5.0%
2022 11.80 827th 901 8.2%
2023 11.16 819th 887 7.7%
2024 14.57 791st 886 10.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.51 649th 656 1.1%
2019 14.30 650th 665 2.3%
2021 14.69 621st 632 1.7%
2022 19.81 603rd 672 10.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.76 815th 898 9.2%
2019 21.40 751st 907 17.2%
2021 12.87 807th 904 10.7%
2022 13.26 817th 908 10.0%
2023 11.45 833rd 896 7.0%
2024 12.18 821st 891 7.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.45 873rd 925 5.6%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.12 352nd 399 11.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.42 312th 379 17.7%
2019 33.60 289th 398 27.4%
2021 26.27 309th 379 18.5%
2022 29.39 311th 401 22.4%
2023 23.52 364th 420 13.3%
2024 27.93 353rd 446 20.9%
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Rank History for White students at Woodland Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.43 780th 780 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Woodland Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 78 38 52 244 2 n/a n/a 15 429
2008 58 35 51 263 0 n/a n/a 10 417
2009 50 41 44 260 0 0 17 0 412
2010 51 51 49 291 0 0 12 0 454
2011 32 36 50 364 0 0 9 0 491
2012 31 42 37 388 1 0 11 0 510
2013 54 47 46 363 1 0 12 0 523
2014 62 54 49 374 1 0 14 0 554
2015 49 63 53 430 1 0 17 0 613
2016 61 48 52 445 1 0 19 0 626
2017 56 46 58 449 1 0 17 0 627
2018 55 49 51 437 2 0 12 0 606
2019 49 53 42 441 2 0 13 0 600
2020 44 62 48 432 3 0 12 0 601
2021 31 49 39 371 2 0 12 0 504
2022 35 54 30 350 2 0 9 0 480
2023 37 47 22 371 1 0 9 0 487
2024 41 53 23 357 1 1 13 0 489

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodland Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 429 30.0 14.3 87
2008 417 27.4 15.2 96.1
2009 412 28.5 14.5 93.7
2010 454 28.9 15.7 96.5
2011 491 25.7 19.1 97.8
2012 510 28.0 18.2 97.6
2013 523 29.4 17.7 97.5
2014 554 22.0 25.1 97.3
2015 613 35.0 17.5 95.1
2016 626 34.0 18.4 n/a
2017 627 37.1 16.9 n/a
2018 606 31.8 19.0 n/a
2019 600 37.7 15.8 n/a
2020 601 39.0 15.4 n/a
2021 504 34.0 14.8 n/a
2022 480 38.2 12.5 n/a
2023 487 41.6 11.6 n/a
2024 489 44.3 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodland Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 429 30.0 14.3 87
2008 417 27.4 15.2 96.1
2009 412 28.5 14.5 93.7
2010 454 28.9 15.7 96.5
2011 491 25.7 19.1 97.8
2012 510 28.0 18.2 97.6
2013 523 29.4 17.7 97.5
2014 554 22.0 25.1 97.3
2015 613 35.0 17.5 95.1
2016 626 34.0 18.4 n/a
2017 627 37.1 16.9 n/a
2018 606 31.8 19.0 n/a
2019 600 37.7 15.8 n/a
2020 601 39.0 15.4 n/a
2021 504 34.0 14.8 n/a
2022 480 38.2 12.5 n/a
2023 487 41.6 11.6 n/a
2024 489 44.3 11.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodland Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $899 (6.2%) $13,679 (93.8%) $14,578
2020 $1,017 (6.2%) $15,322 (93.8%) $16,338
2021 $1,247 (7.1%) $16,360 (92.9%) $17,606

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 852nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 868th of 928 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Academy)1813.2
 4.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3824.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodland Academy)2317.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3026.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Academy)3120.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3722.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Academy)3020.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3224.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Academy)1815.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3931.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Academy)1318.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3326.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Woodland Academy)1610
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Worcester)3125.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Academy)4211.5
 30.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)4532.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Academy)4412.6
 31.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)4329
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Woodland Academy)2814.8
 13.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Worcester)3726.9
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Woodland Academy)2816.9
 11.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Worcester)3124.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Woodland Academy)1610
 6%
   All Grades Science (Worcester)2724.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students600487
 18.8%
African American5347
 11.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4222
 47.6%
Hispanic441371
 15.9%
Pacific Islander00
White4937
 24.5%
Two or More Races139
 30.8%


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Students who attend Woodland Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sullivan Middle
High : South High Community
High : University Pk Campus School

Woodland Academy ranks in the bottom 9.1% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students at Woodland Academy are 73% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% White, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Woodland Academy.


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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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