Major Edwards Elementary School vs. Worcester Arts Magnet School
Should I attend Major Edwards Elementary School or Worcester Arts Magnet School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Worcester Arts Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Major Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Worcester Arts Magnet School 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
407 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#413 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#676 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
21
Kindergarten Students
74
53
Grade 1 Students
44
50
Grade 2 Students
65
48
Grade 3 Students
61
55
Grade 4 Students
63
46
Grade 5 Students
63
41
Grade 6 Students
-
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
3%
24%
% White
79%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%