Francis J McGrath Elementary vs Nelson Place
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 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
Nelson Place
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
621 students
| Measure | Francis J McGrath Elementary Worcester, Massachusetts | Nelson Place Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #855 of 1,009 | #676 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #34443 of 50,301 | #24547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 200 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 48% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Place scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 36.3).
- •Nelson Place does better on math proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Nelson Place does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Francis J McGrath Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Nelson Place is the larger school with 621 students compared with 200.
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 Nelson Place?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Place ranks higher (50.9 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 Nelson Place?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis J McGrath Elementary: 200. Nelson Place: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis J McGrath Elementary and Nelson Place rank in Massachusetts?
Francis J McGrath Elementary is 855th of 1,009 and Nelson Place is 676th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).