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Public high school · Worcester · Worcester, Massachusetts

University PK Campus School

University PK Campus School rates 7.0, among the strongest high schools in Worcester, where the rated median is 5.0.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.0this school

7.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Worcester median is 5.0.

#664 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Worcester: 7 high schools rated, median 5.0

The brief

A Worcester high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 664 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 7 of 45 in Worcester.

University PK Campus School is listed in Worcester, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math25%17 points below the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 7–8 and 10 · 114 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading28%15 points below the Massachusetts average of 43%Grades 7–8 and 10 · 117 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has held near 26% across the 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 MCAS; 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.0
25% of the rating
Academics
4.5
25% of the rating
College Readiness
7.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.5
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 01610; 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
University PK Campus School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$43,757
Median home value
$279,100
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
89
Very Walkable
Transit Score
38
Some Transit
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
23.4% participation · state average 2.9 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.8Compare →
  2. University PK Campus Schoolthis school
    7.0
  3. 5.9Compare →
  4. 5.4Compare →
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  7. 4.9Compare →
  8. 4.7Compare →
  9. 4.5Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than University PK Campus School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does University PK Campus School serve?

University PK Campus School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend University PK Campus School?

University PK Campus School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at University PK Campus School?

The student-teacher ratio at University PK Campus School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does University PK Campus School rank in MA?

University PK Campus School ranks #664 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is University PK Campus School's MySchoolScout rating?

University PK Campus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 University PK Campus School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, University PK Campus School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is University PK Campus School a charter school?

No, University PK Campus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is University PK Campus School a Title I school?

No, University PK Campus School is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
244
Student-teacher ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
4-year graduation
90%+
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#7 of 45
Schools in district
45
District spending per student
$22,553
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 01610)
28,719
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
26.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.