What grades does Worcester East Middle serve?

Worcester East Middle operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Worcester area.

Where is Worcester East Middle located?

Worcester East Middle is a urban school in Worcester, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Worcester East Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Worcester East Middle is 12.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Worcester, MA?

Schools in Worcester include Worcester East Middle and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Worcester area.

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Worcester East Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

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Worcester, MA 01604

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Tue

Standing Committee on Operations, and Governance REDISTRICTING FORUMEvent

Room 410, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609.Please enter from the door on the Irving Street side and proceed to the fourth floor.

Aug

Tue

Standing Committee on Operations, and Governance - District Boundary and Realignment ReportEvent

Room 410, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609.Please enter from the door on the Irving Street side and proceed to the fourth floor.

Aug

Tue

Standing Committee on Operations, and Governance REDISTRICTING FORUMEvent

Room 410, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609.Please enter from the door on the Irving Street side and proceed to the fourth floor.

Aug

Mon

Countdown to KindergartenEvent

Join us for Countdown to Kindergarten on Monday, August 24, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Polar Park, 100 Madison Street, Worcester.Families with registered kindergarten students for the 2026–27 school year are invited to enjoy hands-on activities, receive free books and learning materials, meet WPS staff, and learn about resources to help children start school ready to succeed.Event details and tickets will be mailed to eligible families.

Aug

Wed

Jumpstart for incoming 9th GradeEvent

Aug

Wed

WTHS Leadership Training for Student LeadersEvent

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School Profile

Grades

7–8

Enrollment

695

Student:Teacher

12.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

Worcester

Phone

(508)799-3430

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

14%

3th percentile in MA

Math Proficiency

9th percentile in MA

Chronic Absenteeism

19.2%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

784

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

9.0699997

Psychologists

0.60000002

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,553

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$15,064

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$24,332

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 65%Local 15%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$462,907

+1.5% 1yr+39.4% 5yr

Worcester, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Uninsured residents

8.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,727

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,193

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,480 (28%)

Autism

876 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

629 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

622 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

474 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

266 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

731

Current enrollment

Stable(+0% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Standing Committee on Operations, and Governance REDISTRICTING FORUM

Event

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Standing Committee on Operations, and Governance - District Boundary and Realignment Report

Event

Tue, Aug 18, 2026

Standing Committee on Operations, and Governance REDISTRICTING FORUM

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	School Committee Standing Committee on Finance Room 410	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	School Committee Standing Committee on Finance Room 410	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meetings The fourth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, in the cafeteria.All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meeting All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.On Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM, the fourth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, in the cafeteria.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meeting All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.On Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM, the fourth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, in the cafeteria.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meetings The fourth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, in the cafeteria.All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Operations and Governance Redistricting Forum TIME TBD TIME TBDMore details to be released closer to the event.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Operations and Governance - Realignment Report Worcester Technical High School - Auditorium 6:00 PM	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Operations and Governance - Realignment Report TIME TBD TIME TBDMore details to be released closer to the event.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Operations and Governance Redistricting Forum TIME TBD TIME TBDMore details to be released closer to the event.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	First Day of Head Start September 21 marks the first day of the 2026-27 school year for students in the Head Start early childhood program! Welcome back!	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	First Day of Head Start September 21 marks the first day of the 2026-27 school year for students in the Head Start early childhood program! Welcome back!	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Open House - For current 8th Grade students	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meetings The fifth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, in the cafeteria.All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meeting On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM, the fifth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, in the cafeteria.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meeting On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM, the fifth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, in the cafeteria.All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meetings The fifth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, Worcester, in the cafeteria.All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meeting On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM, the fifth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, in the cafeteria.All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Burncoat School Building Project: Public Meeting On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 PM, the fifth Burncoat School Building Committee Meeting will be held at Burncoat High School, 179 Burncoat Street, in the cafeteria.Language translations and interpretations are available upon request via email.All School Building Committee agendas will be posted to the City of Worcester's public meeting agendas portal.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Professional Development Day - No School for students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Professional Development Day - No School for students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous People's Day / Columbus Day - No School	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Operations and Governance - Realignment Report TIME TBD Vernon Hill Elementary SchoolTIME TBD. More details will be announced closer to the event.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Operations and Governance Redistricting Forum TIME TBD Vernon Hill Elementary SchoolTIME TBD. More details will be announced closer to the event.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Operations and Governance Redistricting Forum TIME TBD Vernon Hill Elementary SchoolTIME TBD. More details will be announced closer to the event.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Operations and Governance - Realignment Report Vernon Hill Elementary School - Auditorium 6:00 PM	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Operations and Governance - Realignment Report TIME TBD Vernon Hill Elementary SchoolTIME TBD. More details will be announced closer to the event.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Know Your School Night - For current WTHS Caregivers	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Operations and Governance Redistricting Forum TIME TBD Forest Grove Middle SchoolTIME TBD. MORE DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Operations and Governance - Realignment Report TIME TBD Forest Grove Middle SchoolTIME TBD. MORE DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Operations and Governance Redistricting Forum TIME TBD Forest Grove Middle SchoolTIME TBD. MORE DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Operations and Governance - Realignment Report Forest Grove Middle School - Cafeteria 6:00 PM	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Operations and Governance - Realignment Report TIME TBD Forest Grove Middle SchoolTIME TBD. MORE DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Professional Development Day - No School for students	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Professional Development Day - No School for students	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	End of Quarter 1	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans' Day - No School	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School	Break	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	School Committee Standing Committee on Finance Room 410	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	School Committee Standing Committee on Finance Room 410	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	School Committee Meeting Esther Howland Chamber, 3rd FloorWatch via Zoom:https://worcesterschools.zoom.us/j/82746440670?pwd=dmp4TnIxYThBdnhkZWQ1bm1hMjFFZz09Also accessible by telephone, to dial in call: +1 301-715-8592 or +1 305-224-1968;  Webinar ID: 827 4644 0670	Event	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	December Break - No School	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	December Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	December Break - No School	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	December Break - No School	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	December Break - No School	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	December Break - No School	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day - No School	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	End of Quarter 2	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day - No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	February Break - No School	Break	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	February Break - No School	Break	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	February Break - No School	Break	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	February Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Professional Development Day - No School for students	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Professional Development Day - No School for students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School	Event	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Spring General Advisory Board	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	End of Quarter 3	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Patriots' Day - No School	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	April Break - No School	Break	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	April Break - No School	Break	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	April Break - No School	Break	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	April Break - No School	Break	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Last Day for Class of 2027	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - No School	Holiday	—
Wed, Jun 9, 2027	Class of 2031 Acceptance Night	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Tentative Last Day of School for SY26/27	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Day - No School	Event	—

Showing 88 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Worcester East Middle

Worcester East Middle has a total enrollment of 695 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Worcester, MA.