Heard Street

Summary:

Heard Street is an elementary school in Worcester, Massachusetts, serving 246 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance, outpacing the Worcester school district in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency.

Heard Street's academic success is particularly noteworthy for its special education and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, who perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% and top 10% of Massachusetts elementary schools, respectively, in recent years. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between the 412th and 538th position out of over 900 Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years.

Compared to nearby schools in the Worcester district, Heard Street outperforms them significantly in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, Heard Street's ELA proficiency rate was 39.71%, while the nearby Columbus Park and Woodland Academy schools had rates of 14.52% and 14.51%, respectively.


Detail:

Public K-6

 200 Heard Street
       Worcester, MA  01603


(508) 799-3525

District: Worcester

SchoolDigger Rank:
466th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,776 Help


Students who attend Heard Street usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.4%
Hispanic:
29.5%
African American:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heard Street ranks worse than 50.9% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th 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 50.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Heard Street is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.4%), Hispanic (29.5%), African American (15.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heard Street is 13.8. 27 elementary schools in the Worcester School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heard Street is $15,776. 23 elementary schools in the Worcester School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heard Street:

SchoolDigger ranks Heard Street 466th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Heard Street in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Heard Street

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Rank History for all students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.76 670th 884 24.2%
2004 24.25 697th 882 21.0%
2005 25.13 688th 887 22.4%
2006 41.53 578th 911 36.6%
2007 40.65 615th 911 32.5%
2008 35.23 640th 908 29.5%
2009 40.32 598th 909 34.2%
2010 51.32 510th 920 44.6%
2011 54.52 462nd 924 50.0%
2012 59.10 426th 930 54.2%
2013 49.85 515th 928 44.5%
2014 58.11 434th 926 53.1%
2015 48.48 516th 914 43.5%
2016 38.73 613th 932 34.2%
2017 55.97 425th 938 54.7%
2018 42.91 568th 934 39.2%
2019 53.13 463rd 942 50.8%
2021 43.79 538th 936 42.5%
2022 57.24 412th 932 55.8%
2023 55.00 429th 928 53.8%
2024 50.61 466th 916 49.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.16 333rd 886 62.4%
2019 76.05 132nd 896 85.3%
2021 62.83 255th 894 71.5%
2022 81.98 98th 905 89.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.69 234th 685 65.8%
2019 76.42 93rd 700 86.7%
2021 69.55 139th 705 80.3%
2022 85.37 48th 772 93.8%
2023 82.03 68th 757 91.0%
2024 68.62 165th 760 78.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.11 594th 893 33.5%
2019 53.38 442nd 902 51.0%
2021 47.84 480th 898 46.5%
2022 54.02 432nd 901 52.1%
2023 54.81 417th 887 53.0%
2024 46.95 480th 886 45.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.97 508th 898 43.4%
2019 49.23 481st 907 47.0%
2021 37.10 575th 904 36.4%
2022 57.17 397th 908 56.3%
2023 52.24 429th 896 52.1%
2024 54.14 410th 891 54.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.36 544th 925 41.2%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.04 183rd 399 54.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.05 190th 379 49.9%
2019 58.51 132nd 398 66.8%
2021 65.81 73rd 379 80.7%
2022 79.88 41st 401 89.8%
2023 78.10 46th 420 89.0%
2024 48.22 199th 446 55.4%
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Rank History for White students at Heard Street

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.90 548th 772 29.0%
2019 41.51 500th 780 35.9%
2021 28.63 606th 765 20.8%
2022 51.21 394th 764 48.4%
2023 43.49 450th 762 40.9%
2024 51.49 374th 753 50.3%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Heard Street

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 203 4 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 213 3 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1990 226 7 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 231 13 14 24 1 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 212 20 10 32 2 n/a n/a 0 276
1993 205 16 12 30 3 n/a n/a 0 266
1994 201 20 13 30 3 n/a n/a 0 267
1995 194 18 12 53 1 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 194 18 12 53 1 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 175 24 24 58 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 153 23 25 63 1 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 137 22 33 42 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 162 37 31 46 2 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 163 34 29 55 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 168 30 21 41 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 168 30 21 41 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 147 31 22 31 5 n/a n/a 0 236
2005 132 25 28 32 4 n/a n/a 0 221
2006 120 23 24 33 4 n/a n/a 3 207
2007 151 37 51 43 5 n/a n/a 4 291
2008 137 28 47 46 7 n/a n/a 7 272
2009 139 41 42 45 8 0 10 0 285
2010 146 45 43 36 4 0 9 0 283
2011 153 43 32 29 5 0 9 0 271
2012 145 36 38 42 3 0 9 0 273
2013 145 30 33 44 2 0 13 0 267
2014 143 38 32 48 1 0 13 0 275
2015 156 32 33 50 1 0 13 0 285
2016 154 31 37 61 1 0 11 0 295
2017 143 25 31 56 1 0 13 0 269
2018 135 35 33 79 1 0 13 0 296
2019 127 36 26 80 0 0 16 0 285
2020 115 35 21 70 0 0 22 0 263
2021 110 37 19 67 0 0 15 0 248
2022 104 34 20 66 0 0 14 0 238
2023 111 35 22 64 0 0 14 0 246
2024 104 40 22 74 0 0 11 0 251

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 Heard Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 n/a n/a n/a
1989 239 n/a n/a n/a
1990 257 n/a n/a n/a
1991 283 n/a n/a n/a
1992 276 n/a n/a n/a
1993 266 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 267 n/a n/a n/a
1995 278 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 278 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 281 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 235 n/a 0.0 60.4
2000 278 n/a 0.0 51.1
2001 283 n/a 0.0 50.2
2002 263 n/a n/a 43.3
2003 263 n/a n/a 43.3
2004 236 16.6 14.2 38.6
2005 221 15.4 14.4 48
2006 207 15.7 13.2 52.9
2007 291 22.0 13.2 49.8
2008 272 19.3 14.1 57.7
2009 285 18.4 15.5 49.8
2010 283 18.3 15.4 54.8
2011 271 17.0 15.9 55.7
2012 273 15.2 17.9 57.1
2013 267 15.0 17.6 53.9
2014 275 13.9 19.7 55.6
2015 285 17.0 16.7 55.8
2016 295 15.0 19.6 n/a
2017 269 15.3 17.4 n/a
2018 296 17.2 17.1 n/a
2019 285 15.7 18.0 n/a
2020 263 17.0 15.4 n/a
2021 248 16.0 15.5 n/a
2022 238 18.3 12.9 n/a
2023 246 14.8 16.5 n/a
2024 251 18.1 13.8 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 Heard Street

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 n/a n/a n/a
1989 239 n/a n/a n/a
1990 257 n/a n/a n/a
1991 283 n/a n/a n/a
1992 276 n/a n/a n/a
1993 266 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 267 n/a n/a n/a
1995 278 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 278 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 281 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 235 n/a 0.0 60.4
2000 278 n/a 0.0 51.1
2001 283 n/a 0.0 50.2
2002 263 n/a n/a 43.3
2003 263 n/a n/a 43.3
2004 236 16.6 14.2 38.6
2005 221 15.4 14.4 48
2006 207 15.7 13.2 52.9
2007 291 22.0 13.2 49.8
2008 272 19.3 14.1 57.7
2009 285 18.4 15.5 49.8
2010 283 18.3 15.4 54.8
2011 271 17.0 15.9 55.7
2012 273 15.2 17.9 57.1
2013 267 15.0 17.6 53.9
2014 275 13.9 19.7 55.6
2015 285 17.0 16.7 55.8
2016 295 15.0 19.6 n/a
2017 269 15.3 17.4 n/a
2018 296 17.2 17.1 n/a
2019 285 15.7 18.0 n/a
2020 263 17.0 15.4 n/a
2021 248 16.0 15.5 n/a
2022 238 18.3 12.9 n/a
2023 246 14.8 16.5 n/a
2024 251 18.1 13.8 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 Heard Street

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $872 (6.6%) $12,352 (93.4%) $13,224
2020 $988 (6.7%) $13,753 (93.3%) $14,740
2021 $1,306 (8.3%) $14,469 (91.7%) $15,776

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heard Street

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heard Street)6041.7
 18.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3824.8
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heard Street)3933.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3026.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heard Street)6342.9
 20.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3722.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heard Street)6140
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3224.2
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heard Street)5857.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)3931.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heard Street)5652.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)3326.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Heard Street)5047.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (Worcester)3125.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heard Street)5044
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Worcester)4532.2
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heard Street)3228
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Worcester)4329
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Heard Street)5847.6
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Worcester)3726.9
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Heard Street)4840.3
 7.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Worcester)3124.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Heard Street)5047.5
 2.5%
   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 Students285246
 13.7%
African American3635
 2.8%
American Indian00
Asian2622
 15.4%
Hispanic8064
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White127111
 12.6%
Two or More Races1614
 12.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heard Street

Heard Street ranks 466th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Heard Street.

Students at Heard Street are 41% White, 29% Hispanic, 16% African American, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Heard Street usually go on to attend:

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


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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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