Francis J. McGrath Elementary School

Francis J. McGrath Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
493 Grove St,  Worcester, MA
Worcester Public Schools
3.3
208 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Paula Gibb-severin
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
22%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
0%
State Average
7.6%
Science
0%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
224:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Hispanic
41.3%
White
26.9%
Black
20.7%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 6 Reviews
5.0 other
11/2/2024
I love this school I get to have fun Friday!
4.0 parent
6/14/2019
We have been very happy in our first year at McGrath. The principal is outstanding, and my son loves his kindergarten teacher. We love that the school emphasizes cultural diversity, kindness, and responsibility. My son is thriving in this environment. There is room for improvement; the school lacks...
2.0 parent
2/17/2019
The test scores at this school have been steadily declining and are now at the 12th percentile. People sell their houses in the neighborhood because they don't want to send their children to McGrath. The teachers seem to be frustrated with the principal, who is totally ineffective. Many of the teach...
5.0 parent
9/24/2014
I would like to say this is a good school for my children. I am very much engaged in the school and my children education. I would like to say that my children are in good hands and I feel that the school has meet my children educational needs. I had just one incident of another child bullying my ch...

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Francis J. McGrath Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Worcester, MA and is served by the Worcester Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Francis J. McGrath Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $457,584. Discover additional schools in the area, like Massachusetts Academy for Math and Science, Burncoat Senior High School, Doherty Memorial High School, and more. Learn more about what Worcester has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Francis J. McGrath Elementary School.

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