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Thorndyke Road vs. Union Hill School

Should you attend Thorndyke Road 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
Thorndyke Road
30 Thorndyke Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Union Hill School
1 Chapin Street
Worcester, MA 01604
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thorndyke Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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 352 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Thorndyke Road 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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
352 students
369 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thorndyke Road over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Union Hill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thorndyke Road.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Union Hill School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thorndyke Road over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Union Hill School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thorndyke Road 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 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 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1048 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1409 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thorndyke Road, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 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 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorndyke Road 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 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 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 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorndyke Road 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.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thorndyke Road 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 Thorndyke Road by grade.
This chart displays the students of Union Hill School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
41
50
Grade 1 Students
59
50
Grade 2 Students
61
56
Grade 3 Students
41
60
Grade 4 Students
48
53
Grade 5 Students
45
48
Grade 6 Students
57
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thorndyke Road, 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 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thorndyke Road, 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 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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thorndyke Road, 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 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thorndyke Road, 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 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thorndyke Road, 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 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 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thorndyke Road, 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 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 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thorndyke Road, 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 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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thorndyke Road, 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 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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