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Quinsigamond

Public | PK-6 & ungraded | 693 students

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Posted October 2, 2009

This is the best school in Worcester. Everyday my daughter would come home from school and I would ask her 'How was your day?' She would always, always, always respond with something positive. Also, another thing I like about this school is how much effort the staff puts into making Quinsigamond Elementry School a bully-free zone. I personally think that they have exceeded this goal. I am extremely pleased to say my daughter goes here, Anyone who has their child in this school should be pleased.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2009

The people there it seems like they are not happy. SOME good teachers and so many bad ones. Just glad to take my child out.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2008

My child had teachers she really loved and her cleraly loved her. Some of the teachers are really dedicated and caring. The facility is new and well maintained.


Posted November 14, 2006

I feel as though the students are not given the opportunity to delve into other pursuits with their education like history , geography , sciences , or literature .Main focus is only on simple math and reading , looking only at students as test scores and not children who require more for growth . All other subjects give a chance to expand and explore better reading skills and comprehension when put into something that excites the child . And all should start at younger ages to instill a love for education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2006

The school principal calls parents attention for any simple reason in front of everybody like if they were her students. I suggest that she should put more attention in provinding a better quality education to the students and treating the parents as they are; adults and not kids. The school has excellent facilities and resources that are not being used at the maximum as the low stats and scores are showing.
—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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
18%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
23%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
12%

2008

 
 
18%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
28%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
29%
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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
29%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
20%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

79 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
43%
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 Students34%
Female33%
Male36%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners27%

Math

All Students51%
Female48%
Male55%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learners47%
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 Students43%
Female49%
Male39%
African American55%
Asian73%
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White37%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners42%

Math

All Students28%
Female23%
Male33%
African American20%
Asian73%
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners31%
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 Students42%
Female56%
Male30%
African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners48%

Math

All Students36%
Female41%
Male32%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic35%
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners52%

Science

All Students7%
Female8%
Male6%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Multiracialn/a
White11%
Economically disadvantaged7%
Not economically disadvantaged6%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners4%
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 Students51%
Female61%
Male41%
African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners54%

Math

All Students21%
Female29%
Male15%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
White23%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners25%
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
White 36% 70%
Hispanic 34% 14%
Black 16% 8%
Asian 11% 5%
Two or more races 3% 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 78%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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14 Blackstone River Rd
Worcester, MA 01607
Phone: (508) 799-3502

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