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Grafton Street
Elementary School · Worcester
311 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Enrollment
398
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
398
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,285 of 1,793
In Worcester
#26 of 48
public schools
In district
#24 of 45
Worcester
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Grafton Street
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About Grafton Street
Grafton Street is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester. Grafton Street serves approximately 398 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Grafton Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,285 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Grafton Street show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Grafton Street sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
36% of students at Grafton Street were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Grafton Street — Students at Grafton Street score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 6.8/10.
How Grafton Street Compares
See how Grafton Street performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
311 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Grafton Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Belmont Street Community (rated 6.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Quinsigamond (rated 5.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, VENERINI ACADEMY (rated 5.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Worcester, see our Worcester schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WORCESTER ACADEMY Worcester | 0.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Worcester East Middle Worcester | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Union Hill School Worcester | 0.4 mi | 2.4 |
| City View Worcester | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Learning First Charter Public School Worcester | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Rice Square Worcester | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| VENERINI ACADEMY Worcester | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| ST PAUL DIOCESAN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL Worcester | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Belmont Street Community Worcester | 1.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Vernon Hill School Worcester | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| NATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCESTER Worcester | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| North High Worcester | 1.1 mi | 4.4 |
| Worcester Technical High Worcester | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Head Start Worcester | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Jacob Hiatt Magnet Worcester | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Ma Academy for Math and Science School Worcester | 1.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Elm Park Community Worcester | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Chandler Elementary Community Worcester | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Quinsigamond Worcester | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| ST PETER CENTRAL CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Worcester | 1.4 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01604 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,911
Median Home Value
$321,900
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
Population
39,988
College Educated
31.2%
Homeownership
43.4%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Median Age
38.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Alfred M Chaffee Oxford, MA | 5.2 |
| Beechwood Knoll Elementary Quincy, MA | 5.2 |
| Benjamin Swan Elementary Springfield, MA | 5.2 |
| Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot Jamaica Plain, MA | 5.2 |
| Bryantville Elementary Pembroke, MA | 5.2 |
| Charles D Harrington North Chelmsford, MA | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grafton Street
What grades does Grafton Street serve?
Grafton Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Grafton Street?
Grafton Street has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton Street?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton Street is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grafton Street rank in MA?
Grafton Street ranks #1,285 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Grafton Street's MySchoolScout rating?
Grafton Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Grafton Street?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grafton Street has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grafton Street a charter school?
No, Grafton Street is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grafton Street a Title I school?
No, Grafton Street is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3478
Resources & Links
District
Worcester- District Enrollment
- 24,350
- Schools in District
- 45
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,553
- District Rank
- #24 of 45
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