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Hardwick Elementary School vs. Heard Street

Should you attend Hardwick Elementary School or Heard Street? 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
Hardwick Elementary School
76 School House Dr.
Gilbertville, MA 01031
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Heard Street
200 Heard Street
Worcester, MA 01603
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hardwick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hardwick Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heard Street ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
189 students
251 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hardwick Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heard Street over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hardwick Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heard Street.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hardwick Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heard Street over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hardwick Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Worcester 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

#849 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#759 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hardwick Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heard Street, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hardwick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hardwick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Worcester School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hardwick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Worcester 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 Hardwick Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Heard Street by grade.
Pre-K Students
14
-
Kindergarten Students
30
34
Grade 1 Students
26
45
Grade 2 Students
36
31
Grade 3 Students
22
39
Grade 4 Students
36
24
Grade 5 Students
25
37
Grade 6 Students
-
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
9%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heard Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hardwick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hardwick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Quabbin School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heard Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
87%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hardwick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Worcester 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
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hardwick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Worcester School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hardwick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Worcester 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
49%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hardwick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Worcester 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%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hardwick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Quabbin 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 Heard Street, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Worcester 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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