Thorndyke Road vs Wawecus Road 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.
Thorndyke Road
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
Wawecus Road School
Worcester · Public elementary · Grades K–6
155 students
| Measure | Thorndyke Road Worcester, Massachusetts | Wawecus Road School Worcester, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #716 of 1,009 | #834 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #26929 of 50,301 | #33397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 319 | 155 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 155 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Worcester | Worcester |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorndyke Road scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 37.9).
- •Thorndyke Road does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Thorndyke Road does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Wawecus Road School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.2).
- •Thorndyke Road is the larger school with 319 students compared with 155.
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 Thorndyke Road better than Wawecus Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Thorndyke Road ranks higher (47.4 vs 37.9 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 Thorndyke Road and Wawecus Road School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Worcester and Worcester in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thorndyke Road: 319. Wawecus Road School: 155. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thorndyke Road and Wawecus Road School rank in Massachusetts?
Thorndyke Road is 716th of 1,009 and Wawecus Road School is 834th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).