Quinsigamond

14 Blackstone River Rd.
Worcester, MA 01607
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Quinsigamond 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 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Quinsigamond's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
713 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Quinsigamond ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quinsigamond is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1387 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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24%
41%
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18%
44%
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10-14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Quinsigamond and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
51%
24%
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Black
13%
10%
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White
27%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Quinsigamond and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quinsigamond's ranking?
Quinsigamond is ranked #1387 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Quinsigamond often compared to?
Quinsigamondis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Quinsigamond?
713 students attend Quinsigamond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Quinsigamond students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quinsigamond?
Quinsigamond has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quinsigamond offer ?
Quinsigamond offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quinsigamond part of?
Quinsigamond is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Quinsigamond located?
Quinsigamond is located in the Quinsigamond Village neighborhood of Worcester, MA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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