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Below Average

#1413 of 1,793 schools in MA

Tatnuck

Elementary School · Worcester

1083 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602

Enrollment

380

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

4.8

Grades

Pre-K – 6th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,413 of 1,793

In Worcester

#33 of 48

public schools

In district

#30 of 45

Worcester

School environment

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Tatnuck

4.8/10

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

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About Tatnuck

Tatnuck is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester. Tatnuck serves approximately 380 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Tatnuck has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,413 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Tatnuck show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 4.8 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,553
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Tatnuck — Students at Tatnuck score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 32.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 39.4% (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
61%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
39.6%
ELA
45.4%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
28.4%
ELA
41.6%
2022
Math
23.4%
ELA
33.8%
2023
Math
23.3%
ELA
33.3%
2024
Math
27.3%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
26.5%

* 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: 3.4/10.

How Tatnuck Compares

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

Overall Score
4.8/10
21th percentile in MA
Academic
5.0/10
Average
Growth
3.4/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.9/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
17.1%

Location

1083 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tatnuck may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Flagg Street (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Chandler Magnet (rated 7.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Goddard School/Science Technical (rated 7.7/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Worcester, see our Worcester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
WORCESTER SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SCHOOL Worcester 0.4 mi
Chandler Magnet Worcester 0.7 mi 7.8
May Street Worcester 1.0 mi 6.7
West Tatnuck Worcester 1.0 mi 6.0
Flagg Street Worcester 1.1 mi 7.9
Midland Street Worcester 1.3 mi 4.5
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Worcester 1.3 mi 6.2
Doherty Memorial High Worcester 1.7 mi 6.4
Columbus Park Worcester 2.0 mi 6.7
Nelson Place Worcester 1.9 mi 7.1
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Worcester 2.4 mi 5.8
Sullivan Middle Worcester 2.5 mi 8.5
Gates Lane Worcester 2.5 mi 6.3
South High Community Worcester 2.4 mi 7.3
Francis J McGrath Elementary Worcester 2.0 mi 4.2
Forest Grove Middle Worcester 2.1 mi 5.6
Woodland Academy Worcester 2.4 mi 4.6
Goddard School/Science Technical Worcester 2.5 mi 7.7
University Pk Campus School Worcester 2.5 mi 6.5
Claremont Academy Worcester 2.4 mi 4.9

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 Tatnuck

What grades does Tatnuck serve?

Tatnuck serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Tatnuck?

Tatnuck has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatnuck?

The student-teacher ratio at Tatnuck is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tatnuck rank in MA?

Tatnuck ranks #1,413 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Tatnuck's MySchoolScout rating?

Tatnuck has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Tatnuck?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tatnuck has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tatnuck a charter school?

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

Is Tatnuck a Title I school?

No, Tatnuck is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Transit Score
26 Some Transit
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%

District

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

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