Grafton Street

Summary:

Grafton Street is an elementary school in Worcester, MA that serves 427 students from kindergarten to 6th grade, and 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.

Grafton Street consistently performs below the district and state averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.43% of Grafton Street students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 22.91% for the Worcester district and 39.17% for the state. The nearby schools, such as City View, Rice Square, and Union Hill, also perform below the state averages on MCAS assessments, but generally have slightly higher proficiency rates than Grafton Street.

Grafton Street has a diverse student population, with 49.18% Hispanic, 25.76% White, 18.74% African American, and smaller percentages of Asian, Native American, and multi-racial students. The school's ELL students have performed relatively better than other student subgroups, ranking in the top 25-30% of Massachusetts elementary schools in recent years. Additionally, Grafton Street's African American and Hispanic students perform better relative to their peers in the state, ranking in the top 30-40% of Massachusetts elementary schools. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in Massachusetts, with a 0 or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.


Detail:

Public K-6

 311 Grafton Street
       Worcester, MA  01604


(508) 799-3478

District: Worcester

SchoolDigger Rank:
854th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,920 Help


Students who attend Grafton Street usually attend:

Middle:    Worcester East Middle
High:    North High
    University Pk Campus School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.0%
White:
23.4%
African American:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.8% Help


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Compare Details Grafton Street ranks worse than 93.2% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 31st 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 11.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Grafton Street is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51%), White (23.4%), African American (18.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grafton Street is 12.7. 20 elementary schools in the Worcester School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grafton Street is $14,920. 30 elementary schools in the Worcester School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grafton Street:

SchoolDigger ranks Grafton Street 854th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Grafton Street in the ranking list.)

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Worcester:

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


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Rank History for Grafton Street

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Rank History for all students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.59 506th 884 42.8%
2004 16.28 747th 882 15.3%
2005 11.03 802nd 887 9.6%
2006 21.80 752nd 911 17.5%
2007 6.95 855th 911 6.1%
2008 11.80 818th 908 9.9%
2009 10.05 837th 909 7.9%
2010 15.61 806th 920 12.4%
2011 8.53 864th 924 6.5%
2012 11.41 838th 930 9.9%
2013 8.73 862nd 928 7.1%
2014 5.67 896th 926 3.2%
2015 4.21 901st 914 1.4%
2016 3.49 922nd 932 1.1%
2017 2.69 931st 938 0.7%
2018 1.98 929th 934 0.5%
2019 7.96 901st 942 4.4%
2021 9.98 872nd 936 6.8%
2022 11.64 843rd 932 9.5%
2023 13.54 819th 928 11.7%
2024 11.03 854th 916 6.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.35 239th 244 2.0%
2019 21.95 233rd 258 9.7%
2021 36.41 149th 240 37.9%
2022 51.09 79th 267 70.4%
2023 47.01 102nd 264 61.4%
2024 35.36 186th 282 34.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.09 877th 886 1.0%
2019 21.72 789th 896 11.9%
2021 20.64 783rd 894 12.4%
2022 22.64 767th 905 15.2%
2023 24.07 568th 703 19.2%
2024 19.86 645th 731 11.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.95 678th 685 1.0%
2019 24.60 591st 700 15.6%
2021 25.39 582nd 705 17.4%
2022 24.45 634th 772 17.9%
2023 27.47 607th 757 19.8%
2024 22.07 663rd 760 12.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.29 885th 893 0.9%
2019 16.15 797th 902 11.6%
2021 10.40 840th 898 6.5%
2022 15.56 782nd 901 13.2%
2023 14.87 782nd 887 11.8%
2024 12.77 812th 886 8.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.06 645th 665 3.0%
2022 18.12 625th 672 7.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.39 895th 898 0.3%
2019 6.46 883rd 907 2.6%
2021 11.67 829th 904 8.3%
2022 10.77 851st 908 6.3%
2023 14.63 791st 896 11.7%
2024 12.99 811th 891 9.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.71 857th 925 7.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.85 340th 399 14.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.32 163rd 172 5.2%
2021 25.32 143rd 166 13.9%
2022 32.47 122nd 173 29.5%
2023 44.66 91st 167 45.5%
2024 47.43 71st 167 57.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.35 370th 379 2.4%
2019 23.19 342nd 398 14.1%
2021 29.77 285th 379 24.8%
2022 28.20 317th 401 20.9%
2023 31.67 307th 420 26.9%
2024 22.75 392nd 446 12.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Grafton Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.42 772nd 772 0.0%
2019 4.77 764th 780 2.1%
2021 10.76 713th 765 6.8%
2022 9.55 726th 764 5.0%
2023 4.70 749th 762 1.7%
2024 9.69 716th 753 4.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Grafton Street

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 23 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1989 172 31 8 32 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1990 193 33 7 36 7 n/a n/a 0 276
1991 190 22 15 34 9 n/a n/a 0 270
1992 189 28 8 29 6 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 198 32 14 44 7 n/a n/a 0 295
1994 194 19 10 65 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 225 25 22 74 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1996 225 25 22 74 2 n/a n/a 0 348
1997 222 28 22 100 3 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 225 29 19 134 1 n/a n/a 0 408
1999 190 23 22 134 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 208 36 23 140 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 193 47 29 159 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2002 190 56 34 127 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 190 56 34 127 3 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 181 48 35 133 3 n/a n/a 0 400
2005 149 47 31 131 3 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 124 62 30 132 2 n/a n/a 6 356
2007 140 75 38 133 2 n/a n/a 15 403
2008 109 62 38 125 3 n/a n/a 12 349
2009 104 68 36 154 4 0 11 0 377
2010 113 54 36 164 3 0 14 0 384
2011 115 65 33 164 2 0 15 0 394
2012 108 60 28 180 1 0 18 0 395
2013 107 61 24 167 1 0 20 0 380
2014 119 59 25 141 0 0 22 0 366
2015 125 48 33 156 0 0 22 0 384
2016 107 65 26 144 0 0 21 0 363
2017 106 73 25 181 0 0 24 0 409
2018 98 60 28 183 1 0 17 0 387
2019 92 57 19 211 1 0 22 0 402
2020 87 71 19 176 0 0 16 0 369
2021 88 72 15 186 1 0 15 0 377
2022 90 89 11 207 0 0 13 0 410
2023 110 80 11 210 1 0 15 0 427
2024 93 74 11 203 1 0 16 0 398

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Grafton Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 240 n/a n/a n/a
1989 243 n/a n/a n/a
1990 276 n/a n/a n/a
1991 270 n/a n/a n/a
1992 260 n/a n/a n/a
1993 295 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 288 n/a n/a n/a
1995 348 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 348 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 375 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 408 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 370 n/a 0.0 81.9
2000 409 n/a 0.0 84.4
2001 429 n/a 0.0 81.6
2002 410 n/a n/a 81
2003 410 n/a n/a 81
2004 400 28.3 14.1 87
2005 361 27.5 13.1 79.2
2006 356 20.9 17.0 82.9
2007 403 25.0 16.1 82.5
2008 349 21.1 16.5 88.1
2009 377 22.0 17.1 83
2010 384 25.6 14.9 85.9
2011 394 23.7 16.6 88.6
2012 395 23.5 16.7 88.1
2013 380 23.0 16.4 90.8
2014 366 16.4 22.2 90.2
2015 384 27.0 14.2 88.8
2016 363 23.0 15.7 n/a
2017 409 25.2 16.1 n/a
2018 387 23.0 16.7 n/a
2019 402 29.4 13.6 n/a
2020 369 27.5 13.4 n/a
2021 377 25.0 15.0 n/a
2022 410 26.3 15.5 n/a
2023 427 23.4 18.1 n/a
2024 398 31.1 12.7 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 Grafton Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 240 n/a n/a n/a
1989 243 n/a n/a n/a
1990 276 n/a n/a n/a
1991 270 n/a n/a n/a
1992 260 n/a n/a n/a
1993 295 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 288 n/a n/a n/a
1995 348 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 348 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 375 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 408 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 370 n/a 0.0 81.9
2000 409 n/a 0.0 84.4
2001 429 n/a 0.0 81.6
2002 410 n/a n/a 81
2003 410 n/a n/a 81
2004 400 28.3 14.1 87
2005 361 27.5 13.1 79.2
2006 356 20.9 17.0 82.9
2007 403 25.0 16.1 82.5
2008 349 21.1 16.5 88.1
2009 377 22.0 17.1 83
2010 384 25.6 14.9 85.9
2011 394 23.7 16.6 88.6
2012 395 23.5 16.7 88.1
2013 380 23.0 16.4 90.8
2014 366 16.4 22.2 90.2
2015 384 27.0 14.2 88.8
2016 363 23.0 15.7 n/a
2017 409 25.2 16.1 n/a
2018 387 23.0 16.7 n/a
2019 402 29.4 13.6 n/a
2020 369 27.5 13.4 n/a
2021 377 25.0 15.0 n/a
2022 410 26.3 15.5 n/a
2023 427 23.4 18.1 n/a
2024 398 31.1 12.7 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 Grafton Street

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,035 (7.4%) $13,008 (92.6%) $14,043
2020 $879 (6.0%) $13,866 (94.0%) $14,745
2021 $1,177 (7.9%) $13,744 (92.1%) $14,920

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grafton Street

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 901st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 819th of 928 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grafton Street)2122.6
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3824.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grafton Street)718.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3026.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grafton Street)1618.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3722.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grafton Street)1621.3
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3224.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grafton Street)3123.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3931.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grafton Street)2411.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3326.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Grafton Street)1416.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Worcester)3125.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grafton Street)2823.3
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)4532.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grafton Street)3915
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)4329
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grafton Street)2422.1
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Worcester)3726.9
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Grafton Street)2116.8
 4.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Worcester)3124.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Grafton Street)1416.3
 2.3%
   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 Students402427
 6.2%
African American5780
 40.4%
American Indian11
Asian1911
 42.1%
Hispanic211210
 0.5%
Pacific Islander00
White92110
 19.6%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grafton Street

Grafton Street ranks in the bottom 6.8% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students who attend Grafton Street usually go on to attend:

Middle : Worcester East Middle
High : North High
High : University Pk Campus School

Students at Grafton Street are 51% Hispanic, 23% White, 19% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Grafton Street.


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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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