Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hajjar Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hajjar Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Hajjar Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hajjar Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
68%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Hajjar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Hajjar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/37000/37241/hajjar-elementary-school-chart-PMVJYu.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #761 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hajjar Elementary School often compared to?
Hajjar Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick J Dutile, Nabnasset by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hajjar Elementary School?
365 students attend Hajjar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hajjar Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% 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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