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#1286 of 1,793 schools in MA
Rice Square
Elementary School · Worcester · Worcester, MA
A Worcester elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
76 Massasoit Rd, Worcester, MA 01604
- Math 18% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rice Square score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 Rice Square sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Grafton StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Vernon Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Learning First Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 667 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Worcester
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Rice Square is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rice Square
Rice Square is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,286 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rice Square
What grades does Rice Square serve?
Rice Square serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Rice Square?
Rice Square has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rice Square?
The student-teacher ratio at Rice Square is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rice Square rank in MA?
Rice Square ranks #1,286 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Rice Square's MySchoolScout rating?
Rice Square has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Rice Square?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rice Square has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rice Square a charter school?
No, Rice Square is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rice Square a Title I school?
No, Rice Square is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3556
- 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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