West Tatnuck
West Tatnuck serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West Tatnuck placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Tatnuck places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
West Tatnuck's student population of 370 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Tatnuck is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Tatnuck is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #355 out of 1666 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 20% |
| Black | 8% | 9% |
| White | 63% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Worcester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Tatnuck is Doherty Memorial High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sullivan Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tatnuck (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Worcester Tatnuck Grades: PK-6 | 392 students
1.0 miles
1083 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3554 1.0 PK-6 392 - Worcester Chandler Magnet Grades: PK-6 | 434 students
1.5 miles
525 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3452 1.5 PK-6 434 - Worcester Flagg Street Grades: K-6 | 409 students
1.8 miles
115 Flagg Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3522 1.8 K-6 409 - Worcester May Street Grades: K-6 | 339 students
1.9 miles
265 May Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3520 1.9 K-6 339 - Worcester Midland Street Grades: K-6 | 230 students
2.3 miles
18 Midland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508) 799-3548 2.3 K-6 230
School Reviews
| 5 West Tatnuck School has a terrific school environment where the principal and the teachers continually challenge the students at all grade levels and are able to get them to achieve at high levels. I have 3 children at the school and they can't wait to get to school in the morning. - Posted by Parent - Dolly |
| 5 West Tatnuck demonstrates excellence in many areas across the curriculum and the teachers constantly challenge the students to think deeply about the topic they are learning. All four of my children have attended West Tatnuck and were thoroughly prepared for middle school. - Posted by Parent - stant |
| 5 West Tatnuck Elementary School is a high performing school where both student and teacher expectations are clear and everyone is held to a high standard by the principal. - Posted by Parent - sjons |
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