Grafton Street vs Rice Square
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.
Grafton Street
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students
Rice Square
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
| Measure | Grafton Street Worcester, Massachusetts | Rice Square Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #956 of 1,009 | #982 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #42428 of 50,301 | #44553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 386 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 26% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grafton Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 20.5).
- •Rice Square does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Rice Square does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Grafton Street does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.7).
- •Rice Square is the larger school with 502 students compared with 386.
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 Grafton Street better than Rice Square?
On the Success Index (US), Grafton Street ranks higher (23.8 vs 20.5 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 Grafton Street and Rice Square?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grafton Street: 386. Rice Square: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grafton Street and Rice Square rank in Massachusetts?
Grafton Street is 956th of 1,009 and Rice Square is 982nd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).