D
Needs Improvement
45/100

Canterbury

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 129 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01603
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
C
Students gain 0.65 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 24th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
335
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%26/1001.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%24/100Students gain 0.65 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−17 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black70%30%reading +40 pts, math +5 pts95th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%32%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts59th percentile (list)
Asian50%70%reading -24 pts, math -9 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading +6 pts, math +5 pts59th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 129 Canterbury Street
City Worcester
ZIP Code 01603
District 2513230
NCES School ID 251323002203
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01603

Understanding the community around Canterbury helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,797
Per Capita Income $30,374
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $269,000
Median Rent $1,243
Owner-Occupied 50.1%
Renter-Occupied 49.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Canterbury.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.8%
Female 47.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 60.0%
White 15.8%
Black 11.6%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More Races 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 335
Teachers (FTE) 28.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Canterbury?
Canterbury has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Canterbury?
Canterbury has 335 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Canterbury serve?
Canterbury serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Canterbury receive per student?
Canterbury receives $28,304 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Canterbury in 01603 ▼
Avg Home Value
$404,688
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,063
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
49.9%

Other Schools in 01603

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026