J Harding Armstrong serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
J Harding Armstrong 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 65-69% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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-3
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J Harding Armstrong ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
J Harding Armstrong's student population of 373 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
J Harding Armstrong 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 J Harding Armstrong is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
7%

Hispanic
10%
22%

Black
2%
10%

White
46%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Harding Armstrong's ranking?
J Harding Armstrong is ranked #104 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are J Harding Armstrong often compared to?
J Harding Armstrongis often viewed alongside schools like Annie E Fales, Elsie A Hastings Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend J Harding Armstrong?
373 students attend J Harding Armstrong.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of J Harding Armstrong students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Harding Armstrong?
J Harding Armstrong has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does J Harding Armstrong offer ?
J Harding Armstrong offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J Harding Armstrong part of?
J Harding Armstrong is part of Westborough School District.
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