Gates Lane vs Heard Street
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.
Gates Lane
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
547 students
Heard Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
245 students
| Measure | Gates Lane Worcester, Massachusetts | Heard Street Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #918 of 1,009 | #599 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #38926 of 50,301 | #20756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 547 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 47% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heard Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 29.4).
- •Heard Street does better on math proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Heard Street does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Gates Lane does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Gates Lane is the larger school with 547 students compared with 245.
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 Gates Lane better than Heard Street?
On the Success Index (US), Heard Street ranks higher (56.3 vs 29.4 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 Gates Lane and Heard Street?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Lane: 547. Heard Street: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Lane and Heard Street rank in Massachusetts?
Gates Lane is 918th of 1,009 and Heard Street is 599th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).