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#871 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 49% in state

Belmont Street Community

Elementary School · Worcester

170 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605

Enrollment

583

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#871 of 1,793

In Worcester

#16 of 48

public schools

In district

#14 of 45

Worcester

School environment

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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Belmont Street Community

6.4/10

Elementary School in Worcester · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.6/10

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About Belmont Street Community

Belmont Street Community is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester. Belmont Street Community serves approximately 583 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Belmont Street Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #871 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Belmont Street Community show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.4 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,553
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Belmont Street Community — Students at Belmont Street Community score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 29.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 26.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.5% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
38%
ELA
34%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
42.6%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
7.6%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
21.8%
ELA
18.4%
2023
Math
32.8%
ELA
23.5%
2024
Math
32.5%
ELA
24.5%
2025
Math
29.5%
ELA
24.3%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.

How Belmont Street Community Compares

See how Belmont Street Community performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
52th percentile in MA
Academic
5.7/10
Average
Growth
6.3/10
Average
Environment
7.6/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
43 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.1%

Location

170 Belmont Street, Worcester, MA 01605

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Belmont Street Community may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. VENERINI ACADEMY (rated 5.6/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Grafton Street (rated 5.2/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Rice Square (rated 5.2/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Worcester, see our Worcester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
VENERINI ACADEMY Worcester 0.2 mi 5.6
City View Worcester 0.4 mi 4.6
NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER Worcester 0.5 mi 7.2
Worcester Technical High Worcester 0.6 mi 5.9
Ma Academy for Math and Science School Worcester 0.7 mi 9.0
Grafton Street Worcester 1.1 mi 5.2
WORCESTER ACADEMY Worcester 1.3 mi 7.1
Elm Park Community Worcester 1.0 mi 4.9
Wawecus Road School Worcester 1.4 mi 4.0
Worcester East Middle Worcester 1.4 mi 5.7
Union Hill School Worcester 1.4 mi 2.4
Learning First Charter Public School Worcester 1.5 mi 5.0
North High Worcester 1.3 mi 4.4
Burncoat Middle School Worcester 1.7 mi 6.6
Chandler Elementary Community Worcester 1.4 mi 3.5
Burncoat Senior High Worcester 1.8 mi 6.0
Rice Square Worcester 1.7 mi 5.2
Head Start Worcester 1.5 mi 4.2
Jacob Hiatt Magnet Worcester 1.5 mi 4.5
Francis J McGrath Elementary Worcester 1.6 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,805

Median Home Value

$349,800

Median Rent

$1,362/mo

Population

31,086

College Educated

32%

Homeownership

31.3%

Avg Commute

25.6 min

Poverty Rate

23.3%

Median Age

32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Belmont Street Community

What grades does Belmont Street Community serve?

Belmont Street Community serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Belmont Street Community?

Belmont Street Community has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont Street Community?

The student-teacher ratio at Belmont Street Community is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belmont Street Community rank in MA?

Belmont Street Community ranks #871 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Belmont Street Community's MySchoolScout rating?

Belmont Street Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belmont Street Community?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belmont Street Community has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Belmont Street Community a charter school?

No, Belmont Street Community is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belmont Street Community a Title I school?

No, Belmont Street Community is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
74 Very Walkable
Transit Score
40 Some Transit
Bike Score
25 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.1%

District

Worcester
District Enrollment
24,350
Schools in District
45
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,553
District Rank
#14 of 45

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