Flagg Street vs Nelson Place
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flagg Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
412 students
Nelson Place
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
621 students
| Measure | Flagg Street Worcester, Massachusetts | Nelson Place Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #540 of 1,009 | #676 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #18263 of 50,301 | #24547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 412 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flagg Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 50.9).
- •Flagg Street does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Flagg Street does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Nelson Place does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.7).
- •Nelson Place is the larger school with 621 students compared with 412.
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 Flagg Street better than Nelson Place?
On the Success Index (US), Flagg Street ranks higher (59.9 vs 50.9 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 Flagg Street and Nelson Place?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flagg Street: 412. Nelson Place: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flagg Street and Nelson Place rank in Massachusetts?
Flagg Street is 540th of 1,009 and Nelson Place is 676th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).