Rice Square vs Union Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rice Square
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
502 students
Union Hill School
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
| Measure | Rice Square Worcester, Massachusetts | Union Hill School Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,009 | #648 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #44553 of 50,301 | #23442 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 502 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 48% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 20.5).
- •Union Hill School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Union Hill School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Union Hill School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.7).
- •Rice Square is the larger school with 502 students compared with 377.
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 Rice Square better than Union Hill School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Hill School ranks higher (52.5 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 Rice Square and Union Hill School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Square: 502. Union Hill School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Square and Union Hill School rank in Massachusetts?
Rice Square is 982nd of 1,009 and Union Hill School is 648th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).