Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Goddard School/science Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goddard School/science Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Goddard School/science Technical's student population of 378 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goddard School/science Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goddard School/science Technical is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1511 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
65%
25%
Black
14%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goddard School/science Technical's ranking?
Goddard School/science Technical is ranked #1511 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Goddard School/science Technical often compared to?
Goddard School/science Technicalis often viewed alongside schools like Brimfield Elementary School, Leicester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Goddard School/science Technical?
378 students attend Goddard School/science Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Goddard School/science Technical students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goddard School/science Technical?
Goddard School/science Technical has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Goddard School/science Technical offer ?
Goddard School/science Technical offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Goddard School/science Technical part of?
Goddard School/science Technical is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Goddard School/science Technical located?
Goddard School/science Technical is located in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Main South.
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