Harrington vs. Fiske
Should I attend Harrington or Fiske? 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
School
Top Rankings
Harrington ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Fiske ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harrington 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 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fiske ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
423 students
342 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#188 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
44
Grade 1 Students
47
51
Grade 2 Students
73
57
Grade 3 Students
76
56
Grade 4 Students
86
74
Grade 5 Students
95
60
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
31%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
40%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%