Columbus Park vs May Street
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.
Columbus Park
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
381 students
May Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
310 students
| Measure | Columbus Park Worcester, Massachusetts | May Street Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #966 of 1,009 | #797 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #43323 of 50,301 | #31327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 381 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •May Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 22.4).
- •May Street does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •May Street does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Columbus Park does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Columbus Park is the larger school with 381 students compared with 310.
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 Columbus Park better than May Street?
On the Success Index (US), May Street ranks higher (40.9 vs 22.4 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 Columbus Park and May Street?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Park: 381. May Street: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Park and May Street rank in Massachusetts?
Columbus Park is 966th of 1,009 and May Street is 797th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).