Worcester Arts Magnet School
Worcester Arts Magnet School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Worcester Arts Magnet School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Worcester Arts Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Worcester Arts Magnet School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Worcester Arts Magnet School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Worcester Arts Magnet School is 0.68, which is more 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 | #291 out of 1666 schools (Top 20%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 52% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 56% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 20% |
| Black | 17% | 9% |
| White | 50% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Worcester Arts Magnet School is Burncoat Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Burncoat Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Street (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Worcester Lincoln Street Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 270 students10
0.6 miles
549 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 799-3504 0.6 K-6 270 - Worcester Thorndyke Road Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 381 students10
0.6 miles
30 Thorndyke Rd
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3550 0.6 K-6 381 - Worcester Clark Street Community Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 260 students10
0.7 miles
280 Clark Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3545 0.7 PK-6 260 - Worcester Burncoat Senior High School Math: 54% | Reading: 76%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,034 student10
0.8 miles
179 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3300 0.8 9-12 1,034 - Worcester Burncoat Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 31%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 623 students10
0.9 miles
135 Burncoat Street
Worcester, MA 01606
(508) 799-3390 0.9 7-8 623
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.
Learn how parents of gifted children can find additional academic challenges and support programs both in and outside of public schools.
Learn more about the debate behind private school vouchers and whether they are a viable public school alternative for your child.
