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#1508 of 1,793 schools in MA

Midland Street

Elementary School · Worcester

18 Midland Street, Worcester, MA 01602

Enrollment

238

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

4.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,508 of 1,793

In Worcester

#38 of 48

public schools

In district

#35 of 45

Worcester

School environment

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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Midland Street

4.5/10

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

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6.4/10

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About Midland Street

Midland Street is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester. Midland Street serves approximately 238 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Midland Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,508 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Midland Street show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 4.5 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-5.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,553
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Midland Street — Students at Midland Street score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 45.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 56.2% (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
62%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
63.2%
ELA
71.4%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
29.2%
ELA
62.4%
2022
Math
53.6%
ELA
47%
2023
Math
31.5%
ELA
47.3%
2024
Math
33.8%
ELA
42.5%
2025
Math
31.3%
ELA
41%

* 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: 1.4/10.

How Midland Street Compares

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

Overall Score
4.5/10
16th percentile in MA
Academic
7.0/10
Very Good
Growth
1.4/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
8.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.3%

Location

18 Midland Street, Worcester, MA 01602

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Midland Street may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Flagg Street (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chandler Magnet (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Goddard School/Science Technical (rated 7.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Worcester, see our Worcester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Doherty Memorial High Worcester 0.3 mi 6.4
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Worcester 0.8 mi 6.2
Flagg Street Worcester 0.9 mi 7.9
May Street Worcester 0.8 mi 6.7
Chandler Magnet Worcester 0.8 mi 7.8
Woodland Academy Worcester 1.3 mi 4.6
Claremont Academy Worcester 1.3 mi 4.9
Chandler Elementary Community Worcester 1.1 mi 3.5
Columbus Park Worcester 1.3 mi 6.7
Elm Park Community Worcester 1.0 mi 4.9
Francis J McGrath Elementary Worcester 1.2 mi 4.2
ST PETER CENTRAL CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Worcester 1.4 mi 5.1
Jacob Hiatt Magnet Worcester 1.3 mi 4.5
Head Start Worcester 1.3 mi 4.2
Forest Grove Middle Worcester 1.4 mi 5.6
Goddard School/Science Technical Worcester 1.6 mi 7.7
Nelson Place Worcester 1.6 mi 7.1
University Pk Campus School Worcester 1.7 mi 6.5
Tatnuck Worcester 1.3 mi 4.8
Canterbury Worcester 1.8 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,351

Median Home Value

$380,800

Median Rent

$1,471/mo

Population

25,791

College Educated

47.4%

Homeownership

60.2%

Avg Commute

28.6 min

Poverty Rate

13.1%

Median Age

39.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Midland Street

What grades does Midland Street serve?

Midland Street serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Midland Street?

Midland Street has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midland Street?

The student-teacher ratio at Midland Street is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midland Street rank in MA?

Midland Street ranks #1,508 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Midland Street's MySchoolScout rating?

Midland Street has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Midland Street?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midland Street has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Midland Street a charter school?

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

Is Midland Street a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Transit Score
31 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%

District

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

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