Maria Hastings vs. Bridge
Should I attend Maria Hastings or Bridge? 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
Maria Hastings ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Bridge 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 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maria Hastings ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (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 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bridge ranks in the top 10% 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 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
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 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
623 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#152 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
91
38
Grade 1 Students
76
54
Grade 2 Students
94
57
Grade 3 Students
121
67
Grade 4 Students
105
69
Grade 5 Students
136
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
46%
44%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
36%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
