Maria Hastings

7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maria Hastings ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Maria Hastings's student population of 623 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
623 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Maria Hastings 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 Maria Hastings is 0.65, which is more 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)
#77 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
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74%
37%
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78%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
46%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
36%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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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 (20-21)
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 Maria Hastings's ranking?
Maria Hastings is ranked #77 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Maria Hastings often compared to?
Maria Hastingsis often viewed alongside schools like Bridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Maria Hastings?
623 students attend Maria Hastings.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Maria Hastings students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria Hastings?
Maria Hastings has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maria Hastings offer ?
Maria Hastings offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maria Hastings part of?
Maria Hastings is part of Lexington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 623 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 74% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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