Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Clark St Community 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clark St Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Clark St Community's student population of 268 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clark St Community 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 Clark St Community is 0.63, 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
#1474 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
56%
24%
Black
13%
10%
White
17%
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
85%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clark St Community's ranking?
Clark St Community is ranked #1474 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Clark St Community often compared to?
Clark St Communityis often viewed alongside schools like Worcester Arts Magnet School, Lincoln Street by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Clark St Community?
268 students attend Clark St Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Clark St Community students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clark St Community?
Clark St Community has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clark St Community offer ?
Clark St Community offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clark St Community part of?
Clark St Community is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Clark St Community located?
Clark St Community is located in the Great Brook Valley neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
School Reviews
5 12/27/2018
This is my first time reviewing Clark Elementary. We are a family of Immigrants from Brazil and Clark Elementary was not in our priority option due to low ratings and the lack of more precise information.Now our son is on his way of finishing his first week at Clark and we are very pleased to see him happy and engaged with his new friends.The Principal, Mr. Fjodor Dukaj, changed our perception of the school. He is absolutely engaged in changing the school numbers for the better. He is a young and energetic immigrant just like us, which gave us comfort and a sense of diligence in transform Clark in what it was before, a stellar public school.I will be coming back to add some more words on this review later on.Thank you Mr. Fjodor for your commitment and to all school staff that is working hard to accomplish this goal.
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