Hajjar Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Hajjar Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hajjar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Hajjar Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hajjar Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hajjar Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
3%
10%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hajjar Elementary School's ranking?
Hajjar Elementary School is ranked #531 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Hajjar Elementary School?
350 students attend Hajjar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hajjar Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hajjar Elementary School?
Hajjar Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hajjar Elementary School offer ?
Hajjar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hajjar Elementary School part of?
Hajjar Elementary School is part of Billerica School District.
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