Hardy vs. Thompson
Should I attend Hardy or Thompson? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Hardy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Thompson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hardy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 505 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thompson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
410 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#300 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
92
Grade 1 Students
63
88
Grade 2 Students
57
79
Grade 3 Students
71
78
Grade 4 Students
64
73
Grade 5 Students
76
95
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
14%
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
68%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
