Hildreth Elementary School

27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hildreth Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hildreth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Hildreth Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Hildreth Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hildreth Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#66 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
37%
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85%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
73%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hildreth Elementary School's ranking?
Hildreth Elementary School is ranked #66 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Hildreth Elementary School?
452 students attend Hildreth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hildreth Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hildreth Elementary School?
Hildreth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hildreth Elementary School offer ?
Hildreth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hildreth Elementary School part of?
Hildreth Elementary School is part of Harvard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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