Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 01612

26 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Paxton

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Paxton Center
Grades K–8 · Wachusett
0.9 mi
49%
+8 vs state
41%
+1 vs state
44%
+3 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 50% in 2022-23 → 45% in 2025-26 — 16% 448 White 82% —
Leicester Elementary
Grades K–4 · Leicester
3.2 mi
32%
−11 vs state
32%
−8 vs state
46%
−3 vs state · 2018-19
4% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 32% in 2025-26 — 24% 467 White 62% —
West Tatnuck
Grades PK–6 · Worcester
3.2 mi
54%
+13 vs state
57%
+17 vs state
65%
+22 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 — 18% 343 White 49% —
Leicester Middle
Grades 5–8 · Leicester
3.3 mi
23%
−17 vs state
25%
−16 vs state
28%
−13 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 25% in 2025-26 — 21% 394 White 67% —
Wire Village School
Grades K–4 · Spencer-E Brookfield
3.5 mi
22%
−21 vs state
24%
−16 vs state
— Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 23% in 2025-26 — 29% 430 White 67% —
Leicester High
Grades 9–12 · Leicester
College-going rate: 66%
 3.6 mi
34%
−10 vs state
37%
−9 vs state
44%
+4 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26 — 13% 388 White 65% 66%
+8 vs state
David Prouty High
Grades 9–12 · Spencer-E Brookfield
College-going rate: 48%
 4.0 mi
39%
−5 vs state
60%
+14 vs state
24%
−16 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 33% in 2022-23 → 41% in 2025-26 — 19% 306 White 68% 48%
−9 vs state
Tatnuck
Grades PK–6 · Worcester
4.2 mi
22%
−20 vs state
25%
−15 vs state
17%
−26 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 21% in 2025-26 — 20% 376 White 41% —
Knox Trail Middle School
Grades 5–8 · Spencer-E Brookfield
4.7 mi
19%
−22 vs state
21%
−19 vs state
20%
−20 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 21% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 — 24% 415 White 69% —
Worcester Dual Language Magnet School
Grades PK–6 · Worcester
4.8 mi
16%
−26 vs state
21%
−19 vs state
16%
−27 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 18% in 2025-26 — 16% 519 Hispanic 77% —
Wachusett Regional High
Grades 9–12 · Wachusett
College-going rate: 79%
 4.8 mi
67%
+23 vs state
58%
+13 vs state
47%
+6 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 67% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 — 17% 1,779 White 83% 79%
+22 vs state
Dawson
Grades K–5 · Wachusett
4.9 mi
62%
+20 vs state
56%
+16 vs state
49%
+6 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 61% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 — 12% 487 White 79% —
South High Community
Grades 9–12 · Worcester
College-going rate: 36%
 4.9 mi
22%
−22 vs state
27%
−18 vs state
21%
−20 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 23% in 2025-26 — 19% 1,800 Hispanic 44% 36%
−21 vs state
May Street
Grades K–6 · Worcester
5.0 mi
39%
−3 vs state
29%
−11 vs state
25%
−18 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 — 15% 310 White 40% —
Flagg Street
Grades K–6 · Worcester
5.1 mi
68%
+26 vs state
55%
+16 vs state
60%
+17 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 — 19% 412 White 69% —
Sullivan Middle
Grades 6–8 · Worcester
5.1 mi
31%
−9 vs state
32%
−8 vs state
22%
−17 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 29% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 — 20% 940 Hispanic 49% —
Central Tree Middle
Grades 6–8 · Wachusett
5.2 mi
56%
+16 vs state
45%
+4 vs state
64%
+25 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 55% in 2025-26 — 11% 369 White 82% —
Nelson Place
Grades PK–6 · Worcester
5.5 mi
39%
−3 vs state
36%
−3 vs state
39%
−4 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26 — 35% 621 White 44% —
Davis Hill Elementary
Grades K–5 · Wachusett
5.5 mi
53%
+11 vs state
56%
+17 vs state
49%
+6 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 54% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 — 15% 431 White 85% —
Midland Street
Grades K–6 · Worcester
5.5 mi
43%
+1 vs state
40%
+1 vs state
49%
+6 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 — 12% 249 White 52% —
Gates Lane
Grades PK–6 · Worcester
5.8 mi
17%
−25 vs state
17%
−23 vs state
15%
−28 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 24% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26 — 36% 547 Hispanic 44% —
Columbus Park
Grades PK–6 · Worcester
5.8 mi
23%
−19 vs state
32%
−8 vs state
46%
+3 vs state
16% Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 — 26% 381 Hispanic 59% —
Doherty Memorial High
Grades 9–12 · Worcester
College-going rate: 51%
 5.8 mi
26%
−17 vs state
34%
−11 vs state
25%
−15 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 — 14% 1,573 Hispanic 36% 51%
−7 vs state
Forest Grove Middle
Grades 7–8 · Worcester
6.0 mi
19%
−21 vs state
26%
−15 vs state
21%
−18 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 — 21% 839 Hispanic 42% —
Mountview Middle
Grades 6–8 · Wachusett
6.0 mi
60%
+20 vs state
51%
+10 vs state
56%
+17 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 56% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 — 10% 773 White 79% —
Francis J McGrath Elementary
Grades PK–6 · Worcester
6.0 mi
34%
−8 vs state
37%
−3 vs state
12%
−31 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 — 13% 200 Hispanic 49% —

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).