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Heard Street

Elementary School · Worcester

200 Heard Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Enrollment

251

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#903 of 1,793

In Worcester

#19 of 48

public schools

In district

#17 of 45

Worcester

Academic performance

7.4 / 10

Very Good

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Heard Street

6.3/10

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

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About Heard Street

Heard Street is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester. Heard Street serves approximately 251 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Heard Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Heard Street show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,553
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Heard Street — Students at Heard Street score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 41.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 51.1% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
48.8%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
25.4%
ELA
47.6%
2022
Math
42.8%
ELA
47%
2023
Math
40.3%
ELA
48.3%
2024
Math
38.5%
ELA
38.5%
2025
Math
32.3%
ELA
46.5%

* 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: 5.3/10.

How Heard Street Compares

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

Overall Score
6.3/10
50th percentile in MA
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
5.3/10
Average
Environment
7.3/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
18 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.2%

Location

200 Heard Street, Worcester, MA 01603

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heard Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Chandler Magnet (rated 7.8/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Goddard School/Science Technical (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Columbus Park (rated 6.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Worcester, see our Worcester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Gates Lane Worcester 0.8 mi 6.3
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Worcester 0.9 mi 5.8
Sullivan Middle Worcester 1.2 mi 8.5
Columbus Park Worcester 1.6 mi 6.7
University Pk Campus School Worcester 1.4 mi 6.5
South High Community Worcester 1.4 mi 7.3
Auburn Senior High Auburn 1.7 mi 5.7
Swanson Road Intermediate School Auburn 1.7 mi 4.6
Goddard School/Science Technical Worcester 1.5 mi 7.7
Bryn Mawr Auburn 1.8 mi 4.5
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF AUBURN Auburn 1.9 mi
Pakachoag School Auburn 1.5 mi 4.4
Canterbury Worcester 1.7 mi 4.7
Woodland Academy Worcester 2.0 mi 4.6
Claremont Academy Worcester 2.1 mi 4.9
May Street Worcester 2.4 mi 6.7
ST PETER CENTRAL CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Worcester 2.1 mi 5.1
Chandler Magnet Worcester 2.7 mi 7.8
Jacob Hiatt Magnet Worcester 2.4 mi 4.5
Head Start Worcester 2.5 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,646

Median Home Value

$287,800

Median Rent

$1,339/mo

Population

21,034

College Educated

24.2%

Homeownership

48.4%

Avg Commute

25.7 min

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Median Age

35.4

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Andrew B. Cushman School Dartmouth, MA 6.3
Chace Street Somerset, MA 6.3
Hatherly Elementary Scituate, MA 6.3
Helen Hansen Elementary Stoughton, MA 6.3
KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston, MA 6.3
Riverside Danvers, MA 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heard Street

What grades does Heard Street serve?

Heard Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Heard Street?

Heard Street has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heard Street?

The student-teacher ratio at Heard Street is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heard Street rank in MA?

Heard Street ranks #903 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Heard Street's MySchoolScout rating?

Heard Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Heard Street?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heard Street has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Heard Street a charter school?

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

Is Heard Street a Title I school?

No, Heard Street is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
29 Some Transit
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%

District

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

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