Heights Elementary School

454 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heights Elementary School 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 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : Heights Elementary serves the southwest part of Sharon, MA, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically live about 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Heights Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
545 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#72 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

78%
42%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

74%
44%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
29%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
10%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
51%
51%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
49%
0.65

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
13.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
34%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Heights Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Elementary School, Hollis, Liberty by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Heights Elementary School?
545 students attend Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Heights Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heights Elementary School?
Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heights Elementary School offer ?
Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heights Elementary School part of?
Heights Elementary School is part of Sharon School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : Heights Elementary serves the southwest part of Sharon, MA, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically live about 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.6 miles to the furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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