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Rice Square vs. Union Hill School

Should you attend Rice Square or Union Hill School? 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
Rice Square
76 Massasoit Rd
Worcester, MA 01604
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Union Hill School
1 Chapin Street
Worcester, MA 01604
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rice Square ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Union Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rice Square 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 22% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Union Hill School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
436 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rice Square over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Hill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rice Square.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Hill School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rice Square over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Hill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rice Square 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Union Hill School 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1397 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1354 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rice Square, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Union Hill School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Square 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 Union Hill School 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.
20%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Square 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 Union Hill School 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.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rice Square 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 Union Hill School 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 Rice Square by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union Hill School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
58
50
Grade 1 Students
65
50
Grade 2 Students
63
56
Grade 3 Students
66
60
Grade 4 Students
71
53
Grade 5 Students
49
48
Grade 6 Students
64
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rice Square, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Union Hill School, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rice Square, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Union Hill School, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
21%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rice Square, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Union Hill School, 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rice Square, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Union Hill School, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rice Square, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Union Hill School, 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 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rice Square, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Union Hill School, 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rice Square, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Union Hill School, 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rice Square, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Union Hill School, 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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