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#832 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 46% in state

University PK Campus School

High School · Worcester · Worcester, MA

A Worcester high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

12 Freeland Street, Worcester, MA 01610

  • Math 28% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.9 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-12 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation23.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$22,553
Chronic Absenteeism2%

Students at University PK Campus School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
26%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2023
Math
26%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 92 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where University PK Campus 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$43,757

Median home value

$279,100

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

16.3%

Poverty rate

34.8%

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

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
23.4% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Claremont AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.97–120.6 mi478Compare →
Doherty Memorial HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.6 mi1,398Compare →
Worcester AcademyPrivate · tuition7.1private6–121.8 mi508Compare →
South High CommunityEnrollment path unverified7.39–122.0 mi1,791Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#12 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

University PK Campus School is listed in Worcester; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About University PK Campus School

University PK Campus School is a public high school in Worcester, MA, part of Worcester, serving approximately 244 students in grades 7th-12th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #832 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about University PK Campus School

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 #832 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 6.5 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 University PK Campus School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, University PK Campus School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
244
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
2.0%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 01610)
28,719
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
26.2
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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