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Best Schools in South Worcester, Worcester, MA
South Worcester, Worcester, MA has 7 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,864 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in South Worcester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Worcester, Worcester, MA
The top high schools in South Worcester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Pk Campus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 224 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Worcester, Worcester, MA
The top elementary schools in South Worcester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heard Street
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 246 Students
2. Canterbury
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
3. Vernon Hill School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 474 Students
4. Quinsigamond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 713 Students
5. Woodland Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 487 Students
6. Chandler Elementary Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Worcester, Worcester, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Worcester, Worcester, MA has a total population of 4,854 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Worcester, Worcester, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Worcester, Worcester, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Worcester, Worcester, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Worcester, Worcester, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Worcester, Worcester, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Worcester, Worcester, MA
How many schools are in South Worcester, Worcester, MA?
South Worcester, Worcester, MA has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,864 students in total.
How do schools in South Worcester perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in South Worcester score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in South Worcester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Worcester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 19%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 18%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 24%
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