Heights Elementary School

454 South Main Street
Sharon, MA 02067

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Heights Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Heights Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (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 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
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:

School Overview

Heights Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

543 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Heights Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Heights Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Heights Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#125 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

76%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

12:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

33%

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

50%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.64

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Sharon School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Heights Elementary School often compared to?

Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Heights Elementary School?

543 students attend Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Heights Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Elementary School?

Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Heights Elementary School part of?

Heights Elementary School is part of Sharon School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education