Very Good
#613 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 34% in state
Nelson Place
Elementary School · Worcester · Worcester, MA
A Worcester elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
35 Nelson Pl, Worcester, MA 01605
- Math 40% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nelson Place score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Nelson Place sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Francis J Mcgrath ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Flagg StreetEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Worcester
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Nelson Place is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson Place
Nelson Place is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 590 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #613 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson Place
What grades does Nelson Place serve?
Nelson Place serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Nelson Place?
Nelson Place has an enrollment of approximately 590 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Place?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Place is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson Place rank in MA?
Nelson Place ranks #613 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Nelson Place's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson Place has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Nelson Place?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson Place has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nelson Place a charter school?
No, Nelson Place is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson Place a Title I school?
No, Nelson Place is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 590
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3506
- 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.
- 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 01605; 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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