Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Haggerty ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haggerty ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Haggerty's student population of 236 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Haggerty ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haggerty is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#636 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
18%
10%
White
47%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haggerty's ranking?
Haggerty is ranked #636 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Haggerty often compared to?
Haggertyis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridgeport by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Haggerty?
236 students attend Haggerty.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Haggerty students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haggerty?
Haggerty has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Haggerty offer ?
Haggerty offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Haggerty part of?
Haggerty is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Haggerty located?
Haggerty is located in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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