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
Top Rankings
Hardwick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Heard Street ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#849 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#759 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students 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
% Hispanic
8%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
87%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
15%
