Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Canterbury 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 42%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Canterbury School serves the southern part of Worcester, MA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area, which extends up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canterbury ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Canterbury's student population of 329 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
329 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Canterbury ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canterbury is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1181 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
59%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canterbury's ranking?
Canterbury is ranked #1181 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Canterbury often compared to?
Canterburyis often viewed alongside schools like Columbus Park, Gates Lane 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 42% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Canterbury?
329 students attend Canterbury.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Canterbury students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Canterbury?
Canterbury has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Canterbury offer ?
Canterbury offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Canterbury part of?
Canterbury is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Canterbury located?
Canterbury is located in the South Worcester neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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