Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Flagg Street ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flagg Street's student population of 359 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flagg Street ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flagg Street is 0.43, 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
#439 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
14%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
74%
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
27%
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 Flagg Street's ranking?
Flagg Street is ranked #439 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Flagg Street often compared to?
Flagg Streetis often viewed alongside schools like West Tatnuck by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Flagg Street?
359 students attend Flagg Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Flagg Street students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flagg Street?
Flagg Street has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Flagg Street offer ?
Flagg Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Flagg Street part of?
Flagg Street is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Flagg Street located?
Flagg Street is located in the Salisbury Street neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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