Very Good
#380 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 21% in state
Flagg Street
Elementary School · Worcester · Worcester, MA
A Worcester elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
115 Flagg Street, Worcester, MA 01602
- Math 62% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flagg Street score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Flagg Street sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low16/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Worcester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,351
Median home value
$380,800
Median rent
$1,471/mo
College educated
47.4%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland StreetEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Nelson PlaceEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 590 | Compare → |
| Francis J Mcgrath ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Chandler MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Worcester
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #3 of 45
- District spending per student
- $22,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flagg Street is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flagg Street
Flagg Street is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flagg Street
What grades does Flagg Street serve?
Flagg Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Flagg Street?
Flagg Street has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flagg Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Flagg Street is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flagg Street rank in MA?
Flagg Street ranks #380 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Flagg Street's MySchoolScout rating?
Flagg Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Flagg Street?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flagg Street has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Flagg Street a charter school?
No, Flagg Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flagg Street a Title I school?
No, Flagg Street is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.6%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3522
- Area population (ZIP 01602)
- 25,791
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01602; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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