Serving 412 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Flagg Street School serves the northwest part of Worcester, MA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance to the school's edge being about 1.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Flagg Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Flagg Street's student population of 412 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Flagg Street ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flagg Street is 0.50, 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
#345 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
69%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #345 out of 1,626 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% 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?
412 students attend Flagg Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Flagg Street students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flagg Street?
Flagg Street has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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