Serving 695 students in grades 7-8, Worcester East Middle 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 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 695 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Worcester East Middle 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 Worcester East Middle School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Worcester East Middle School is ranked #1454 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Worcester East Middle School?
695 students attend Worcester East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Worcester East Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worcester East Middle School?
Worcester East Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Worcester East Middle School offer ?
Worcester East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Worcester East Middle School part of?
This school has been struggling quite a bit in the past but now with new and friendly principals and teachers, everything seems much better. Although it''s not perfect, there''s less trouble and most of the students are getting the help they need. Also just to clarify, most of the information on this page is outdated.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 695 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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