Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Quinsigamond 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 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quinsigamond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Quinsigamond's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quinsigamond 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 Quinsigamond is 0.66, which is more 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
#1387 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
51%
25%
Black
15%
10%
White
25%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quinsigamond's ranking?
Quinsigamond is ranked #1387 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Quinsigamond often compared to?
Quinsigamondis often viewed alongside schools like Vernon Hill School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Quinsigamond?
715 students attend Quinsigamond.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Quinsigamond students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quinsigamond?
Quinsigamond has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quinsigamond offer ?
Quinsigamond offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quinsigamond part of?
Quinsigamond is part of Worcester School District.
In what neighborhood is Quinsigamond located?
Quinsigamond is located in the Quinsigamond Village neighborhood of Worcester, MA.
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