Thompson vs. Hardy
Should I attend Thompson or Hardy? 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
Thompson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hardy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
505 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#300 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#330 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
79
Grade 1 Students
88
63
Grade 2 Students
79
57
Grade 3 Students
78
71
Grade 4 Students
73
64
Grade 5 Students
95
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
16%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
4%
2%
% White
64%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%