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Bridge vs. Maria Hastings

Should you attend Bridge or Maria Hastings? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bridge
55 Middleby Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Maria Hastings
7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Bridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Maria Hastings ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridge ranks in the top 10% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maria Hastings 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 81% (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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
365 students
631 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bridge over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Maria Hastings over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bridge.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Maria Hastings.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bridge over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Maria Hastings over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bridge with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Maria Hastings with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lexington School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#124 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#42 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bridge, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Maria Hastings, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
81%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bridge who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria Hastings who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bridge who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria Hastings who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bridge who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Maria Hastings who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bridge by grade.
This chart displays the students of Maria Hastings by grade.
Kindergarten Students
50
79
Grade 1 Students
59
79
Grade 2 Students
57
119
Grade 3 Students
68
96
Grade 4 Students
59
118
Grade 5 Students
72
140

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
49%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bridge, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Maria Hastings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bridge, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Maria Hastings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bridge, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Maria Hastings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
25%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bridge, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Maria Hastings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bridge, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Maria Hastings, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lexington School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bridge, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Maria Hastings, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bridge, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Maria Hastings, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bridge, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Maria Hastings, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lexington School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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