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Chandler Elementary Community

Public | PK-6 & ungraded | 378 students

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Posted June 1, 2009

My son is currently attending kindergarten at Chandler Elementary. At first I did not want to send my son to this school because of the neighborhood it is located in but I had no choice. Now I strongly believe it has been the best decision for him. My son was diognosed with ADHD is was having problems at his previous school (Belmont Street). He had been suspended 11 times within the first 5 months of school, and they asked that he be transfered to another school. I later found out all of his behavior problems were a result of his teacher excluding him from classroom activities which was making him act out even worse. I transfered him to chandler and since have had no issues. His teacher stated' He is the most well behaved child in her class' Chandler has a great staff that works well with children!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2006

My son attended Chandler for PreSchool and I found the program to be excellent. I initially would not have chosen this school due to the neighborhood it is in, but after having my son attennd the school i would recommend it to any parent with a preschooler. Ms. Reando and Ms. Vorres are loving, supportive, instructive, creative teachers. The classroom is bright, spacious, clean, neat, well stocked. The drop off and pickup are at the back of the school, the preschool door is 10 feet from the sidewalk so infants dont have to be removed from the car to drop the preschooler off which is a bonus for parents with babies. The school itself is lacking a grassy playyard (they do have recess outside on the blacktop) and the preschoolers dont use the gym much but overall i think the teachers make the preschool program more than excellent!
—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.

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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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
21%

2008

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
12%

2008

 
 
25%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
8%

2008

 
 
0%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
13%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
5%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
15%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
8%

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
0%

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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
18%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
27%
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 Students12%
Female27%
Male0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners9%

Math

All Students42%
Female43%
Male41%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners33%
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 Students11%
Female18%
Male6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners14%

Math

All Students11%
Female18%
Male6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners14%
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 Students32%
Female36%
Male29%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners26%

Math

All Students25%
Female28%
Male21%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners26%

Science

All Students8%
Female8%
Male7%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged8%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners9%
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 Students36%
Female47%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners29%

Math

All Students31%
Female30%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners19%
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 57% 14%
Black 16% 8%
Asian 12% 5%
White 11% 70%
Two or more races 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 95%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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114 Chandler St
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: (508) 799-3572

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