Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hildreth Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Hildreth Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Harvard, MA, encompassing approximately 27.2 square miles. The average drive to the school is 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hildreth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hildreth Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
451 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Hildreth Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hildreth Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#95 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
66%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hildreth Elementary School's ranking?
Hildreth Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hildreth Elementary School?
451 students attend Hildreth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hildreth Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hildreth Elementary School?
Hildreth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hildreth Elementary School offer ?
Hildreth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hildreth Elementary School part of?
Hildreth Elementary School is part of Harvard School District.
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