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Worcester East Middle School vs. Sullivan Middle School

Should you attend Worcester East Middle School or Sullivan Middle 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
Worcester East Middle School
420 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Sullivan Middle School
140 Apricot Street
Worcester, MA 01603
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Worcester East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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

Sullivan Middle School 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%)
Overview
Serving 695 students in grades 7-8, Worcester East Middle 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 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 844 students in grades 6-8, Sullivan Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
695 students
844 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Worcester East Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sullivan Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Worcester East Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sullivan Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
84 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Worcester East Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sullivan Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle 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

#1454 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1270 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Worcester East Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sullivan Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sullivan Middle 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.
23%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
31%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sullivan Middle 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.
15%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
21%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sullivan Middle 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 Worcester East Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sullivan Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
46
Grade 7 Students
344
401
Grade 8 Students
351
397

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sullivan Middle 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
53%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sullivan Middle 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
21%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sullivan Middle 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
17%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sullivan Middle 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%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sullivan Middle 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.
0.65
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sullivan Middle 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
93%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sullivan Middle 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
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Worcester East Middle 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sullivan Middle 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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