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#431 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 24% in state

Goddard School/science Technical

Elementary School · Worcester · Worcester, MA

A Worcester elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

14 Richards Street, Worcester, MA 01603

  • Math 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.37 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2025
TrendStable
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.9:1
District spending per student$22,553
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Goddard School/science Technical score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 27% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2010
Math
21%
ELA
22%
2011
Math
21%
ELA
26%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
20%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
23%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2023
Math
18%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)

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

Based on 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Goddard School/science Technical 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$63,646

Median home value

$287,800

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

24.2%

Homeownership

48.4%

Poverty rate

17.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
CanterburyEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–60.4 mi335Compare →
Woodland AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.6K–60.5 mi489Compare →
Columbus ParkEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–60.6 mi375Compare →
St Peter Central Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–80.6 mi303Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Worcester

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#5 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

Goddard School/science Technical is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Goddard School/science Technical

Goddard School/science Technical is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #431 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goddard School/science Technical

What grades does Goddard School/science Technical serve?

Goddard School/science Technical serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Goddard School/science Technical?

Goddard School/science Technical has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goddard School/science Technical?

The student-teacher ratio at Goddard School/science Technical is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goddard School/science Technical rank in MA?

Goddard School/science Technical ranks #431 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Goddard School/science Technical's MySchoolScout rating?

Goddard School/science Technical has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Goddard School/science Technical?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goddard School/science Technical has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).

Is Goddard School/science Technical a charter school?

No, Goddard School/science Technical is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Goddard School/science Technical a Title I school?

No, Goddard School/science Technical is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 01603)
21,034
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
35.4
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 01603; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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