C+
Average
69/100

May Street

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 265 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Overall
C+
69/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 46th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
B
Students gain 1.04 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd 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

69
Repit Score
out of 100
294
Students
enrolled
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.04 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.44 in 2009–19; 50th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% 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 +8 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 proficiency42% (−7 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
White47%52%reading -12 pts, math -4 pts38th percentile (list)
Black25%15%reading -5 pts, math -10 pts24th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading -7 pts, math -12 pts19th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading -8 pts, math -4 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income37%37%reading +6 pts, math +10 pts65th 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 265 May Street
City Worcester
ZIP Code 01602
District 2513230
NCES School ID 251323002231
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01602

Understanding the community around May Street helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,128
Per Capita Income $42,999
Poverty Rate 9.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.6%
High School or Higher 92.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $347,600
Median Rent $1,487
Owner-Occupied 61.0%
Renter-Occupied 39.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for May Street.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.5%
Hispanic/Latino 27.6%
Black 14.0%
Two or More Races 10.9%
Asian 8.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 294
Teachers (FTE) 21.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for May Street?
May Street has a Repit School Score of 69 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 May Street?
May Street has 294 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does May Street serve?
May Street serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does May Street receive per student?
May Street receives $28,304 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around May Street in 01602 ▼
Avg Home Value
$461,509
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,334
1-Year Change
+3.9%
% Renters
39.0%

Other Schools in 01602

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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