Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thorndyke Road 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thorndyke Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thorndyke Road's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thorndyke Road 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 Thorndyke Road is 0.70, which is more 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
#1048 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
40%
24%
Black
17%
10%
White
34%
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
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorndyke Road's ranking?
Thorndyke Road is ranked #1048 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Thorndyke Road often compared to?
Thorndyke Roadis often viewed alongside schools like Worcester Arts Magnet School, Wawecus Road School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Thorndyke Road?
363 students attend Thorndyke Road.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Thorndyke Road students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thorndyke Road?
Thorndyke Road has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thorndyke Road offer ?
Thorndyke Road offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thorndyke Road part of?
Thorndyke Road is part of Worcester School District.
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