Clark St Community vs Thorndyke Road
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark St Community
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
278 students
Thorndyke Road
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Clark St Community Worcester, Massachusetts | Thorndyke Road Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,009 | #716 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #47766 of 50,301 | #26929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 278 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 47% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorndyke Road scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 14.7).
- •Thorndyke Road does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Thorndyke Road does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Clark St Community does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.2).
- •Thorndyke Road is the larger school with 319 students compared with 278.
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 Clark St Community better than Thorndyke Road?
On the Success Index (US), Thorndyke Road ranks higher (47.4 vs 14.7 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 Clark St Community and Thorndyke Road?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark St Community: 278. Thorndyke Road: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark St Community and Thorndyke Road rank in Massachusetts?
Clark St Community is 1005th of 1,009 and Thorndyke Road is 716th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).