Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Vernon Hill School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Vernon Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Vernon Hill School's student population of 474 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
Vernon Hill School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon Hill School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1607 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
56%
24%
Black
22%
10%
White
16%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Vernon Hill School is ranked #1607 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Vernon Hill School often compared to?
Vernon Hill Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Quinsigamond, Rice Square by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Vernon Hill School?
474 students attend Vernon Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Vernon Hill School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon Hill School?
Vernon Hill School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vernon Hill School offer ?
Vernon Hill School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vernon Hill School part of?
Vernon Hill School is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Vernon Hill School located?
Vernon Hill School is located in the Oak Hill neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Oak Hill.
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