Excellent
#214 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 12% in state
Sullivan Middle
Middle School · Worcester · Worcester, MA
A Worcester middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 Apricot Street, Worcester, MA 01603
- Math 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sullivan Middle score 46% 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 9 points since 2022, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Sullivan Middle 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$63,646
Median home value
$287,800
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcauley Nazareth Home for BoysPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 1.8 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Worcester Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 2.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Leicester MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Center for Applied Behavioral Instruction SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 3–12 | 3.9 mi | 80 | 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.
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
- #1 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
Sullivan Middle is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sullivan Middle
Sullivan Middle is a public middle school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 844 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sullivan Middle
What grades does Sullivan Middle serve?
Sullivan Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sullivan Middle?
Sullivan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sullivan Middle rank in MA?
Sullivan Middle ranks #214 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Sullivan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sullivan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Sullivan Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sullivan Middle a charter school?
No, Sullivan Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sullivan Middle a Title I school?
No, Sullivan Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3350
- Area population (ZIP 01603)
- 21,034
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 01603; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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