Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hardwick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hardwick Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
169 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Hardwick Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardwick Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
86%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardwick Elementary School's ranking?
Hardwick Elementary School is ranked #849 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hardwick Elementary School often compared to?
Hardwick Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heard Street, Frances Drake School 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 42% MA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hardwick Elementary School?
169 students attend Hardwick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hardwick Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardwick Elementary School?
Hardwick Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hardwick Elementary School offer ?
Hardwick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hardwick Elementary School part of?
Hardwick Elementary School is part of Quabbin School District.
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