The Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI is a public, non-residential magnet school in Worcester, Massachusetts, to serve academically advanced youth in grades eleven and twelve in math, science, and technology.
Ma Academy For Math And Science School serves 97 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ma Academy For Math And Science School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ma Academy For Math And Science School's student population of 97 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ma Academy For Math And Science School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
60%
7%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
31%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ma Academy For Math And Science School?
The graduation rate of Ma Academy For Math And Science School is 90%, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ma Academy For Math And Science School?
97 students attend Ma Academy For Math And Science School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ma Academy For Math And Science School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ma Academy For Math And Science School?
Ma Academy For Math And Science School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ma Academy For Math And Science School offer ?
Ma Academy For Math And Science School offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ma Academy For Math And Science School part of?
Ma Academy For Math And Science School is part of Ma Academy For Math And Science School District.
In what neighborhood is Ma Academy For Math And Science School located?
Ma Academy For Math And Science School is located in the Indian Lake East neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Indian Lake East.
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