Excellent
#88 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 5% in state
Ma Academy for Math and Science School
High School · Ma Academy for Math and Science · Worcester, MA
A high school in Worcester, MA where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
85 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605
- Math 75% proficient (2009)
- Reading 75% proficient (2009)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ma Academy for Math and Science School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
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Where Ma Academy for Math and Science School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$54,805
Median home value
$349,800
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
31.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Technical HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,439 | Compare → |
| Doherty Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,398 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 7–12 | 1.4 mi | 243 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ma Academy for Math and Science
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ma Academy for Math and Science School is listed in Ma Academy for Math and Science; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ma Academy for Math and Science School
Ma Academy for Math and Science School is a public high school in Worcester, MA, part of Ma Academy for Math and Science, serving approximately 97 students in grades 11th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ma Academy for Math and Science School
What grades does Ma Academy for Math and Science School serve?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School serves students in grades 11th through 12th.
How many students attend Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School has an enrollment of approximately 97 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ma Academy for Math and Science School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ma Academy for Math and Science School rank in MA?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School ranks #88 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Ma Academy for Math and Science School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ma Academy for Math and Science School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ma Academy for Math and Science School has 75% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Ma Academy for Math and Science School a charter school?
No, Ma Academy for Math and Science School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ma Academy for Math and Science School a Title I school?
No, Ma Academy for Math and Science School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 11th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 97
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.0%
- Phone
- (508) 831-5859
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 01605)
- 31,086
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 32
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 01605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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