Burncoat Street vs Thorndyke Road
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burncoat Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
223 students
Thorndyke Road
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Burncoat Street Worcester, Massachusetts | Thorndyke Road Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 1,009 | #716 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #34238 of 50,301 | #26929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 223 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 223 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorndyke Road scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 36.6).
- •Thorndyke Road does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Thorndyke Road does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Burncoat Street does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.2).
- •Thorndyke Road is the larger school with 319 students compared with 223.
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 Burncoat Street better than Thorndyke Road?
On the Success Index (US), Thorndyke Road ranks higher (47.4 vs 36.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burncoat Street and Thorndyke Road?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burncoat Street: 223. Thorndyke Road: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burncoat Street and Thorndyke Road rank in Massachusetts?
Burncoat Street is 849th of 1,009 and Thorndyke Road is 716th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).