Worcester School District
School District · Worcester, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
45
33 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
45
33 elem, 4 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,553
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#152 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,553
+$1,182 vs Massachusetts median
District size
24,350 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
About Worcester
Worcester is a Worcester, Massachusetts school district serving 45 schools. The district educates 24,350 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $22,553 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Worcester demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake View, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Worcester students show an average math proficiency of 26.3% and ELA proficiency of 31.2%.
The district includes 33 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Worcester, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Worcester with test data.
Schools in Worcester
45 schools Elementary Schools 33
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Worcester
- Total Enrollment
- 24,350
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,042
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worcester?
Worcester has 45 schools in total — 33 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Worcester?
The average composite rating for Worcester is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Worcester?
Worcester spends $22,553 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worcester?
The average student-teacher ratio in Worcester is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Worcester?
Lake View is the highest-rated school in Worcester with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Worcester?
Across schools in Worcester with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Worcester compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Worcester has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 45 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.2%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Worcester with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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