Francis J McGrath Elementary School
Grades: PK-6
Students: 192
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 224:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
493 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Worcester, MA 01609
(508) 799-3584
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
2/10
2/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness8/10
Community Reviews
I love this school I get to have fun Friday!
Posted by a community member on 11/1/2024We have been very happy in our first year at McGrath. The principal is outstanding, and my son loves his kindergarten teacher. We love that the school emphasizes cultural diversity, kindness, and responsibility. My son is thriving in this environment. There is room for improvement; the school lacks
Posted by a parent on 6/14/2019The test scores at this school have been steadily declining and are now at the 12th percentile. People sell their houses in the neighborhood because they don't want to send their children to McGrath. The teachers seem to be frustrated with the principal, who is totally ineffective. Many of the teach
Posted by a parent on 2/17/2019I would like to say this is a good school for my children. I am very much engaged in the school and my children education. I would like to say that my children are in good hands and I feel that the school has meet my children educational needs. I had just one incident of another child bullying my ch
Posted by a parent on 9/24/2014Removed my son from this school due to bullying after 2 months of complaining and getting no where. I was told numerous times "Thank you for your patience and cooperation and we are working on it,. I promise the issue will be resolved." Never was. Also I was told by the principal that my son was the
Posted by a parent on 3/8/2012Nearby Schools
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageVenerini has a new principal, Dr. Alfieri, who is making positive changes to the school! Pros:Strong ELA programSmall class sizes Teachers know the students and familiesStrong music programGreat kids in the school Cons:STEM partnership with WPI does not exist anymore No outdoor playground (blacktop only) Middle school is too small, same teachers for all 3 gradesOverall Venerini is a good value for the money, and Dr. Alfieri is working to grow the areas that need improvement.Parent Review2mo ago
Worcester schools - Francis J McGrath Elementary School is located at 493 Grove Street, Worcester MA 01609. Francis J McGrath Elementary School is in the Worcester School District. Francis J McGrath Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-6.
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