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Canterbury Street Computer-Based Magnet School

Public | PK-6 & ungraded | 323 students

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2 stars

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Posted July 19, 2010

I totally agree. my son was threatened last year by a classmate. He skipped afterschool and they didn't notify me until 430 (school ends at 150) this year i am changing his school. Parents be careful. the principal and school councelor mr. fountain or what ever his name is is not good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2008

My son has been going to this school for the past 2 years going on 3. this is the worse school ever, they don't check who you are when you pick them up, they are very rude, if a child needs help because of his behavior or his focusing they do not help, you have to look for help somewhere else. They only call/write to the parent when the kid gives them a hard time. if it were for me... i'd change him from school, unfortunately we live a couple of blocks from the school. there is no communication with parent and teacher and when there is its just to talk about the negatives of the child. this school is not recomended by me.. a proud parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2007

This is my son's second year at Canterbury and I'm not so sure this school was a good choice. I have been having alot of problems with bullying. I find a big lack of communication when trying to resolve these problems. I'm also very disappointed with the lack of action being taken by the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2006

This is my daughter's third year at Canterbury & I am not happy at all. I'm seriously thinking about other options for my daughter's education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2006

I have gone to Canterbury myself as a struggling child and have been that way for a long time, but never felt less special then other kids in school; at that time. I applaud the loving teachers of Canterbury that are still there today.Not only their are there to build knowledges, but confidences as well. Thank You!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 13, 2004

My three children attended Canterbury Street School until the new 2004 School year started in August. My two older children attended Canterbury for five years and I have no complaints at all. My son had been struggling in certain areas and Canterbury made sure he received the help he needed. I had to transfer my children to the Accelerated Learning Laboratory and I have to say I am not as impressed with this school. I am in the process fighting to get my son the extra help he needs in math so he does not fail because the ALL school does not feel he need it . All of the staff at Canterbury are like one big family and they care about the students. I would recommend Canterbury Street School as one of Worcester Number one schools. The hardest decision I had to make was tranfering them from Canterbury.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
22%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
19%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
5%

2008

 
 
22%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
15%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
19%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
20%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
8%

2008

 
 
4%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

28 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
26%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students22%
Female20%
Male24%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners18%

Math

All Students34%
Female20%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners30%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students21%
Female33%
Male14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners15%

Math

All Students18%
Female33%
Male10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners8%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students18%
Female19%
Male17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners10%

Math

All Students13%
Female10%
Male17%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners5%

Science

All Students7%
Female5%
Male9%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students25%
Female25%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged26%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners14%

Math

All Students21%
Female17%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners7%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 44% 14%
White 22% 70%
Asian 16% 5%
Black 13% 8%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 91%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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129 Canterbury St
Worcester, MA 01603
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Phone: (508) 799-3484

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