Francis J McGrath Elementary vs Ma Academy for Math and Science School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis J McGrath Elementary
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
200 students
Ma Academy for Math and Science School
Worcester · Public high · Grades 11–12
99 students
| Measure | Francis J McGrath Elementary Worcester, Massachusetts | Ma Academy for Math and Science School Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 1,009 | #233 of 300 |
| National rank | #34443 of 50,301 | #9481 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 200 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ma Academy for Math and Science School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.9 vs 36.3).
- •Francis J McGrath Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.5).
- •Francis J McGrath Elementary is the larger school with 200 students compared with 99.
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 Francis J McGrath Elementary better than Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
On the Success Index (US), Ma Academy for Math and Science School ranks higher (45.9 vs 36.3 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 Francis J McGrath Elementary and Ma Academy for Math and Science School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis J McGrath Elementary: 200. Ma Academy for Math and Science School: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis J McGrath Elementary and Ma Academy for Math and Science School rank in Massachusetts?
Francis J McGrath Elementary is 855th of 1,009 and Ma Academy for Math and Science School is 233rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).