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Midland Street vs. Nelson Place

Should you attend Midland Street or Nelson Place? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Midland Street
18 Midland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Nelson Place
35 Nelson Pl
Worcester, MA 01605
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Midland Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Nelson Place ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Midland Street ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 590 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
238 students
590 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Midland Street over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nelson Place over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
58% | 42%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Midland Street.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nelson Place.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Midland Street over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nelson Place over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Midland Street with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Worcester School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Place with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Worcester School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#967 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1029 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Midland Street, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nelson Place, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
46%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nelson Place who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nelson Place who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Midland Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nelson Place who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Midland Street by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nelson Place by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
50
Kindergarten Students
44
83
Grade 1 Students
33
64
Grade 2 Students
39
79
Grade 3 Students
30
77
Grade 4 Students
22
75
Grade 5 Students
36
85
Grade 6 Students
34
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Midland Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nelson Place, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Midland Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nelson Place, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
10%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Midland Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nelson Place, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Midland Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nelson Place, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Midland Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nelson Place, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.67
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Midland Street, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nelson Place, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Midland Street, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nelson Place, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Midland Street, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nelson Place, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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