Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nelson Place ranks in the bottom 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 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nelson Place serves the northern part of Worcester, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nelson Place's student population of 621 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
621 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
From Here, Anywhere... Together
School Rankings
Nelson Place 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 Nelson Place is 0.71, 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
#1029 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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)13.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Nelson Place's ranking?
Nelson Place is ranked #1029 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Nelson Place often compared to?
Nelson Placeis often viewed alongside schools like Flagg Street, Midland Street, West Tatnuck by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Nelson Place?
621 students attend Nelson Place.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Nelson Place students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nelson Place?
Nelson Place has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nelson Place offer ?
Nelson Place offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nelson Place part of?
Nelson Place is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Nelson Place located?
Nelson Place is located in the Forest Grove neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Forest Grove.
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