Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heard Street ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heard Street serves the southwest part of Worcester, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heard Street's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heard Street ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heard Street is 0.72, which is more 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
#759 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)9.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Heard Street's ranking?
Heard Street is ranked #759 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Heard Street often compared to?
Heard Streetis often viewed alongside schools like Hardwick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Heard Street?
245 students attend Heard Street.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Heard Street students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heard Street?
Heard Street has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heard Street offer ?
Heard Street offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heard Street part of?
Heard Street is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Heard Street located?
Heard Street is located in the Hadwen Park neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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