Hardy

52 Lake Street
Arlington, MA 02474
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hardy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hardy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Hardy's student population of 410 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Hardy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardy is 0.51, 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)
#330 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
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50-54%
37%
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65-69%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hardy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
68%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
This chart display the diversity score of Hardy and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hardy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hardy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Hardy's ranking?
Hardy is ranked #330 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Hardy?
410 students attend Hardy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hardy students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hardy?
Hardy has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hardy offer ?
Hardy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardy part of?
Hardy is part of Arlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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