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Union Hill School
Elementary School · Worcester · Worcester, MA
A Worcester elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Chapin Street, Worcester, MA 01604
- Math 12% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Hill School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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 Union Hill School 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton StreetEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Learning First Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Rice SquareEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Vernon Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 488 | 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
- #45 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
Union Hill School is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Hill School
Union Hill School is a public elementary school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,793 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Hill School
What grades does Union Hill School serve?
Union Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Union Hill School?
Union Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Hill School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Hill School rank in MA?
Union Hill School ranks #1,793 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Union Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Union Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Hill School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Union Hill School a charter school?
No, Union Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Hill School a Title I school?
No, Union Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.1%
- Phone
- (508) 799-3600
- 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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