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Best Middle Schools in Worcester, Massachusetts

Compare 39 middle schools in Worcester. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

39
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
27,163
Total Students
Across Worcester
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
39 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score34%
ELA Assessment Score36%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)19 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)1 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 940 students at Sullivan Middle.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About Middle Schools in Worcester

Worcester, Massachusetts offers 39 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.

Flagg Street

publicmiddleK-6
115 Flagg Street, Worcester, MA 01602
5.5
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%

West Tatnuck

publicmiddlePK-6
300 Mower Street, Worcester, MA 01602
5.2
Rating
Students
343
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%

Worcester Arts Magnet School

publicmiddlePK-6
315 St Nicholas Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606
5
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
47%

Heard Street

publicmiddleK-6
200 Heard Street, Worcester, MA 01603
4.5
Rating
Students
245
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%

Lake View

publicmiddleK-6
133 Coburn Avenue, Worcester, MA 01604
4.5
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
47%

Midland Street

publicmiddleK-6
18 Midland Street, Worcester, MA 01602
4.5
Rating
Students
249
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
47%

May Street

publicmiddleK-6
265 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602
4
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%

Thorndyke Road

publicmiddleK-6
30 Thorndyke Rd, Worcester, MA 01606
3.5
Rating
Students
319
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%

Nelson Place

publicmiddlePK-6
35 Nelson Pl, Worcester, MA 01605
3.5
Rating
Students
621
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
42%

Roosevelt

publicmiddlePK-6
1006 Grafton Street, Worcester, MA 01604
3.2
Rating
Students
604
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
28%

Forest Grove Middle

publicmiddleGrade 7-8
495 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
3
Rating
Students
839
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
24%

Jacob Hiatt Magnet

publicmiddlePK-6
772 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610
3
Rating
Students
367
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%

Burncoat Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 7-8
135 Burncoat Street, Worcester, MA 01606
2.9
Rating
Students
720
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
25%

Sullivan Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
140 Apricot Street, Worcester, MA 01603
2.7
Rating
Students
940
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
22%

Tatnuck

publicmiddlePK-6
1083 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602
2.7
Rating
Students
376
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%

Canterbury

publicmiddlePK-6
129 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01603
2.7
Rating
Students
329
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%

Lincoln Street

publicmiddleK-6
549 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605
2.7
Rating
Students
177
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%

Francis J Mcgrath Elementary

publicmiddlePK-6
493 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605
2.5
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%

Worcester Dual Language Magnet School

publicmiddlePK-6
525 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602
2.3
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
24%

Gates Lane

publicmiddlePK-6
1238 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603
2.3
Rating
Students
547
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many middle schools are in Worcester, Massachusetts?

There are several middle schools in Worcester, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.

What is the best middle school in Worcester?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Worcester include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Worcester?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Worcester is 12.6:1.