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Harrington vs. Joseph Estabrook

Should you attend Harrington or Joseph Estabrook? 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
Harrington
328 Lowell Street
Lexington, MA 02420
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Joseph Estabrook
117 Grove Street
Lexington, MA 02420
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

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

Joseph Estabrook 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 20%)
Overview
Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harrington ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph Estabrook 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 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
378 students
537 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harrington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Joseph Estabrook over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harrington.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Joseph Estabrook.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harrington over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Joseph Estabrook over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harrington 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 Joseph Estabrook 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

#222 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#122 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harrington, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Joseph Estabrook, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in MA)
76%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrington 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Joseph Estabrook 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 2021-22 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in MA)
69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrington 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 Joseph Estabrook 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.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrington 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 Joseph Estabrook 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 Harrington by grade.
This chart displays the students of Joseph Estabrook by grade.
Kindergarten Students
56
71
Grade 1 Students
54
72
Grade 2 Students
60
101
Grade 3 Students
51
88
Grade 4 Students
78
94
Grade 5 Students
79
111

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
46%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harrington, 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 Joseph Estabrook, 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
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harrington, 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 Joseph Estabrook, 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
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harrington, 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 Joseph Estabrook, 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
33%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harrington, 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 Joseph Estabrook, 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
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harrington, 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 Joseph Estabrook, 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.
0.67
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harrington, 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 Joseph Estabrook, 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
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harrington, 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 Joseph Estabrook, 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harrington, 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 Joseph Estabrook, 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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