Goddard School/Science Technical vs Heard Street
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goddard School/Science Technical
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
359 students
Heard Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
245 students
| Measure | Goddard School/Science Technical Worcester, Massachusetts | Heard Street Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 1,009 | #599 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #42288 of 50,301 | #20756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 359 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heard Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 24.0).
- •Heard Street does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Heard Street does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Goddard School/Science Technical does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Goddard School/Science Technical is the larger school with 359 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 Goddard School/Science Technical better than Heard Street?
On the Success Index (US), Heard Street ranks higher (56.3 vs 24.0 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 Goddard School/Science Technical and Heard Street?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goddard School/Science Technical: 359. Heard Street: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goddard School/Science Technical and Heard Street rank in Massachusetts?
Goddard School/Science Technical is 954th of 1,009 and Heard Street is 599th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).