Rice Square vs Worcester East Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 740 m 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 East Middle
Worcester · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
| Measure | Rice Square Worcester, Massachusetts | Worcester East Middle Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #982 of 1,009 | #290 of 300 |
| National rank | #44553 of 50,301 | #13704 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 502 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 15% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.5 vs 20.5).
- •Rice Square does better on math proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •Worcester East Middle does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Worcester East Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.7).
- •Worcester East Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 502.
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 East Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rice Square and Worcester East Middle?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rice Square: 502. Worcester East Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rice Square and Worcester East Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Rice Square is 982nd of 1,009 and Worcester East Middle is 290th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).