D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Vernon Hill School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 211 Providence Street, Worcester, MA 01607
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.95 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 45th 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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
488
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%45/100Students gain 0.95 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 37th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 84% 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 −7 points worse 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 proficiency29% (−24 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−24 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
White32%27%reading -27 pts, math -29 pts6th percentile (list)
Black25%25%reading -5 pts, math +0 pts37th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts27th 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 211 Providence Street
City Worcester
ZIP Code 01607
District 2513230
NCES School ID 251323002422
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01607

Understanding the community around Vernon Hill School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,718
Per Capita Income $34,993
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%
High School or Higher 84.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $307,500
Median Rent $1,322
Owner-Occupied 40.6%
Renter-Occupied 59.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vernon Hill School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 55.3%
Black 20.1%
White 18.0%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More Races 2.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 488
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vernon Hill School?
Vernon Hill School has a Repit School Score of 46 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 Vernon Hill School?
Vernon Hill School has 488 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Vernon Hill School serve?
Vernon Hill School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vernon Hill School receive per student?
Vernon Hill School receives $28,304 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vernon Hill School in 01607 ▼
Avg Home Value
$397,675
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,197
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
59.4%

Other Schools in 01607

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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