Hildreth Elementary School

27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 460 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 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Hildreth Elementary School's student population of 460 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hildreth Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hildreth Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#85 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hildreth Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hildreth 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 2021-22 school year data.
77%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hildreth 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 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hildreth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hildreth Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hildreth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hildreth Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
71%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hildreth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hildreth Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Hildreth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hildreth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hildreth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #85 out of 1,631 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?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
460 students attend Hildreth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Hildreth Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hildreth Elementary School?
Hildreth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hildreth Elementary School offer ?
Hildreth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hildreth Elementary School part of?
Hildreth Elementary School is part of Harvard School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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