Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School vs Thorndyke Road
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School
Worcester · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,426 students
Thorndyke Road
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Worcester, Massachusetts | Thorndyke Road Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #716 of 1,009 |
| National rank | – | #26929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,426 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorndyke Road does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.2).
- •Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 319.
- •Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is a charter school while Thorndyke Road is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School better than Thorndyke Road?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School and Thorndyke Road?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School: 1,426. Thorndyke Road: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School and Thorndyke Road rank in Massachusetts?
Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is unranked and Thorndyke Road is 716th of 1,009 among other schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).