West Tatnuck
- West Tatnuck serves 341 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 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- West Tatnuck's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Tatnuck's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Tatnuck is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #341 out of 1,671 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 19% |
| Black | 7% | 9% |
| White | 68% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Worcester School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 385 students
1.0 miles
1083 Pleasant Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508)799-3554 1.0 PK-6 385 - Worcester Chandler Magnet Grades: PK-6 | 464 students
1.5 miles
525 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508)799-3452 1.5 PK-6 464 - Worcester Flagg Street Grades: K-6 | 404 students
1.8 miles
115 Flagg Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508)799-3522 1.8 K-6 404 - Worcester May Street Grades: K-6 | 337 students
1.9 miles
265 May Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508)799-3520 1.9 K-6 337 - Worcester Midland Street Grades: K-6 | 242 students
2.3 miles
18 Midland Street
Worcester, MA 01602
(508)799-3548 2.3 K-6 242
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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