Serving 133 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wawecus Road 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wawecus Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Wawecus Road School's student population of 133 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wawecus Road 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 Wawecus Road School 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
#1390 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
43%
24%
Black
14%
10%
White
30%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wawecus Road School's ranking?
Wawecus Road School is ranked #1390 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wawecus Road School often compared to?
Wawecus Road Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wire Village School, Thorndyke Road by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wawecus Road School?
133 students attend Wawecus Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wawecus Road School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wawecus Road School?
Wawecus Road School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wawecus Road School offer ?
Wawecus Road School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wawecus Road School part of?
Wawecus Road School is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Wawecus Road School located?
Wawecus Road School is located in the North Lincoln Street neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in North Lincoln Street.
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