Heard Street
Tel:
(508)799-3525
- Heard Street serves 269 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Heard Street places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Heard Street's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 269 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heard Street's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heard Street is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1120 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 12% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 19% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 54% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Worcester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heard Street is South High Community (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sullivan Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gates Lane (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Worcester Gates Lane Grades: PK-6 | 596 students
0.8 miles
1238 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508)799-3488 0.8 PK-6 596 - Worcester South High Community Grades: 9-12 | 1421 students
1.2 miles
170 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508)799-3325 1.2 9-12 1421 - Worcester Sullivan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 863 students
1.2 miles
140 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508)799-3350 1.2 6-8 863 - Worcester University Pk Campus School Grades: 7-12 | 254 students
1.4 miles
12 Freeland Street
Worcester, MA 01610
(508)799-3591 1.4 7-12 254 - Worcester Columbus Park Grades: PK-6 | 476 students
1.5 miles
75 Lovell Street
Worcester, MA 01603
(508)799-3490 1.5 PK-6 476
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