Worcester School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 46 public schools serving 24,318 students in Worcester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Worcester School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Worcester School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
53 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,507 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
11,143 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
24%
# Black Students
4,070 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
17%
10%
# White Students
6,538 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
27%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
994 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,065
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
1,885
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,929
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,594
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,755
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,765
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,751
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,700
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,636
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,739
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,000
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,939
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,817
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,671
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
72
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,477 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Worcester School District?
Worcester School District manages 46 public schools serving 24,318 students.
What is the rank of Worcester School District?
Worcester School District is ranked #343 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Worcester School District?
46% of Worcester School District students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Worcester School District?
Worcester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Worcester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,477 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 46 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 24,318 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
