Excellent
#291 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 16% in state
Lake View
Elementary School · Worcester · Worcester, MA
A Worcester elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
133 Coburn Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604
- Math 50% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake View score 49% 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 8 points since 2022, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 Lake View sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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
$72,911
Median home value
$321,900
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
43.4%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01604; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Coolidge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Shrewsbury Children's CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Belmont Street CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 583 | Compare → |
| Chandler MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Worcester
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Lake View is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake View
Lake View is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 286 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #291 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake View
What grades does Lake View serve?
Lake View serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lake View?
Lake View has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake View?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake View is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake View rank in MA?
Lake View ranks #291 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lake View's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake View has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lake View?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake View has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lake View a charter school?
No, Lake View is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake View a Title I school?
No, Lake View is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3536
- Area population (ZIP 01604)
- 39,988
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 01604; 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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