Rice Square vs Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.1 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
Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School
Worcester · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
194 students
| Measure | Rice Square Worcester, Massachusetts | Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,009 | #695 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #44553 of 50,301 | #25790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 502 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 26% | – |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 20.5).
- •Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Rice Square is the larger school with 502 students compared with 194.
- •Rice Square is a public school while Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School ranks higher (49.1 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 Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Square: 502. Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Square and Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Rice Square is 982nd of 1,009 and Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School is 695th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).