Is Harwich Elementary School a good school?

Harwich Elementary School ranks 409 th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harwich Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Harwich Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Harwich Elementary School?

Students at Harwich Elementary School are 75% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Harwich Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harwich Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Monomoy Regional Middle School High : Monomoy Regional High School

Harwich Elementary School

Summary:

Harwich Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 477 students in grades PK-4 in the Monomoy Regional School District in Harwich, Massachusetts. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with its strongest performance in 4th grade. Harwich Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle to upper-middle range of Massachusetts elementary schools and maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Harwich Elementary's notable strengths is its support for specific student subgroups, such as Special Education and Low Socio-Economic Status students, whose performance ranks in the top 30-40% of Massachusetts elementary schools. This suggests the school is effectively addressing the academic needs of these traditionally underperforming populations. In comparison, Eastham Elementary, a school in a neighboring district, consistently outperforms Harwich Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, ranking in the top 25-30% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

While Harwich Elementary's overall academic performance is solid, the school could potentially benefit from exploring strategies to improve its performance, particularly in comparison to higher-performing nearby schools. Additionally, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a majority White (74.63%) enrollment, which contrasts with some of the more diverse student bodies in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

263 South Street
Harwich, MA 02645

(508) 430-7216

District: Monomoy Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
409^th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,353

Students who attend Harwich Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Monomoy Regional Middle School
High:	Monomoy Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 477

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.6%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harwich Elementary School ranks better than 55.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.6%), two or more races (9.2%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harwich Elementary School is 10.6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harwich Elementary School is $21,353.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harwich Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harwich Elementary School 409^th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Harwich Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Monomoy Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monomoy Regional School District 139^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harwich Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2015	37.71	619^th	914	32.3%
2016	38.39	619^th	932	33.6%
2017	53.02	455^th	938	51.5%
2018	52.86	476^th	934	49.0%
2019	63.57	342^nd	942	63.7%
2021	55.46	438^th	936	53.2%
2022	55.84	423^rd	932	54.6%
2023	64.09	337^th	928	63.7%
2024	56.03	409^th	916	55.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	41.02	542^nd	886	38.8%
2019	70.36	181^st	896	79.8%
2021	52.73	380^th	894	57.5%
2022	57.79	332^nd	905	63.3%
2023	61.37	213^th	703	69.7%
2024	51.18	291^st	731	60.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	44.57	389^th	685	43.2%
2019	87.00	37^th	700	94.7%
2021	71.80	122^nd	705	82.7%
2022	75.28	127^th	772	83.5%
2023	67.73	165^th	757	78.2%
2024	64.56	211^th	760	72.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	56.60	409^th	893	54.2%
2019	56.11	408^th	902	54.8%
2021	66.86	294^th	898	67.3%
2022	60.15	359^th	901	60.2%
2023	63.06	336^th	887	62.1%
2024	59.41	367^th	886	58.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	46.34	303^rd	656	53.8%
2019	52.25	261^st	665	60.8%
2021	33.04	419^th	632	33.7%
2022	41.03	356^th	672	47.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	47.88	489^th	898	45.5%
2019	68.08	288^th	907	68.2%
2021	42.38	515^th	904	43.0%
2022	51.83	438^th	908	51.8%
2023	63.62	326^th	896	63.6%
2024	52.23	429^th	891	51.9%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.12	375^th	925	59.5%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.31	284^th	399	28.8%

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Rank History for White students at Harwich Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	45.09	471^st	772	39.0%
2019	55.48	353^rd	780	54.7%
2021	45.23	436^th	765	43.0%
2022	50.57	403^rd	764	47.3%
2023	65.76	241^st	762	68.4%
2024	48.57	401^st	753	46.7%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	493	26	10	26	0	0	31	586
2014	495	24	10	38	0	0	31	598
2015	494	28	5	35	5	0	33	600
2016	482	31	4	38	6	2	34	597
2017	463	25	3	40	4	1	30	566
2018	432	27	4	38	5	0	44	550
2019	430	26	7	43	4	0	46	556
2020	419	31	11	44	3	0	44	552
2021	363	19	7	39	3	0	46	477
2022	378	19	6	43	3	0	43	492
2023	356	26	7	40	3	1	44	477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harwich Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	586	47.0	12.4	22.4
2014	598	46.4	12.8	24.6
2015	600	46.0	13.0	29.7
2016	597	45.0	13.2	n/a
2017	566	46.4	12.1	n/a
2018	550	48.5	11.3	n/a
2019	556	49.5	11.2	n/a
2020	552	45.4	12.1	n/a
2021	477	35.2	13.5	n/a
2022	492	45.9	10.6	n/a
2023	477	44.9	10.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harwich Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	586	47.0	12.4	22.4
2014	598	46.4	12.8	24.6
2015	600	46.0	13.0	29.7
2016	597	45.0	13.2	n/a
2017	566	46.4	12.1	n/a
2018	550	48.5	11.3	n/a
2019	556	49.5	11.2	n/a
2020	552	45.4	12.1	n/a
2021	477	35.2	13.5	n/a
2022	492	45.9	10.6	n/a
2023	477	44.9	10.6	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harwich Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$535 (2.9%)	$18,204 (97.2%)	$18,738
2020	$618 (3.2%)	$18,959 (96.8%)	$19,576
2021	$722 (3.4%)	$20,631 (96.6%)	$21,353

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harwich Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 342^nd of 942 Elementary schools	Ranks 337^th of 928 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harwich Elementary School)	73	51.2	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monomoy Regional School District)	62	49.6	12.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	56	43.9	12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harwich Elementary School)	50	45.1	4.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monomoy Regional School District)	48	38	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	41	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harwich Elementary School)	55	48.9	6.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Monomoy Regional School District)	51	52.1	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	39.7	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harwich Elementary School)	58	53.9	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Monomoy Regional School District)	51	54.5	3.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	45	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harwich Elementary School)	64	50	14%
All Grades English Language Arts (Monomoy Regional School District)	57	50.7	6.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Harwich Elementary School)	55	49.7	5.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Monomoy Regional School District)	52	47.8	4.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	556	477	14.2%
African American	26	26
American Indian	4	3	25%
Asian	7	7
Hispanic	43	40	7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	430	356	17.2%
Two or More Races	46	44	4.3%

Schools Near Harwich Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harwich Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	263 South Street	Harwich	02645	Barnstable County	Monomoy Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 430-7216	477	45	10.6		356 (74.6%)	26 (5.5%)	40 (8.4%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.2%)	56	409^th of 916 public elementary schools	55.3%		64.1	337^th of 928 public elementary schools	63.7%	72	48.0	43.4		46.0	34.7	57.9		44.8			$21,353	$722	$20,631
Ezra H Baker Innovation School	Public	PK, KG-3	810 Route 28	West Dennis	02670	Barnstable County	Dennis-Yarmouth	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 398-7690	340	38	8.9		220 (64.7%)	38 (11.2%)	45 (13.2%)	8 (2.4%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.4%)								(n/a)	31.8			31.8	46.0			46.0			$27,524	$1,889	$25,636
Stony Brook Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	384 Underpass Road	Brewster	02631	Barnstable County	Brewster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 896-4545	230	25	9.2		175 (76.1%)	9 (3.9%)	24 (10.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.4%)								(n/a)											$26,537	$1,143	$25,394
Eddy Elementary	Public	3-5	2298 Main Street	Brewster	02631	Barnstable County	Brewster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 896-4531	201	21	9.7		162 (80.6%)	2 (1.0%)	23 (11.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.5%)	57.6	397^th of 916 public elementary schools	56.7%		59.6	382^nd of 928 public elementary schools	58.8%	15	62.3	46.3	27.4	44.3	63.9	52.9	28.8	47.5	45.2	45.2	$23,827	$1,092	$22,735
Station Avenue Elementary	Public	K-3	276 Station Avenue	South Yarmouth	02664	Barnstable County	Dennis-Yarmouth	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 760-5600	417	36	11.4		293 (70.3%)	48 (11.5%)	40 (9.6%)	12 (2.9%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.0%)								(n/a)	36.7			36.7	58.8			58.8			$22,059	$1,515	$20,544
Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate School	Public	4-5	286 Station Avenue	South Yarmouth	02664	Barnstable County	Dennis-Yarmouth	No	No	No	No	(508) 398-7695	454	48	9.4		313 (68.9%)	42 (9.3%)	54 (11.9%)	11 (2.4%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (6.2%)	32.8	614^th of 916 public elementary schools	33.0%		21.5	733^rd of 928 public elementary schools	21.0%	119		28.8	26.6	27.7		37.8	30.9	34.3	35.0	35.0	$20,613	$658	$19,955
Chatham Elementary School	Public	K-4	147 Depot Road	Chatham	02633	Barnstable County	Monomoy Regional School District	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 945-5135	151	17	8.7		110 (72.8%)	9 (6.0%)	20 (13.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.6%)	61	355^th of 916 public elementary schools	61.2%		56.7	416^th of 928 public elementary schools	55.2%	61	52.4	37.1		42.9	61.9	48.6		53.6			$26,315	$1,135	$25,180
Orleans Elementary	Public	K-5	46 Eldredge Pkwy	Orleans	02653	Barnstable County	Orleans	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 255-0380	145	21	6.9		112 (77.2%)	6 (4.1%)	15 (10.3%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.2%)	81.7	157^th of 916 public elementary schools	82.9%		91	62^nd of 928 public elementary schools	93.3%	95	42.1	72.7	57.7	58.2	52.6	72.7	57.7	61.2	84.0	84.0	$32,396	$1,002	$31,394
Marguerite E Small Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	440 Higgins Crowell Rd	West Yarmouth	02673	Barnstable County	Dennis-Yarmouth	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 778-7975	282	33	8.5		158 (56.0%)	33 (11.7%)	54 (19.1%)	8 (2.8%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.5%)								(n/a)	24.5			24.5	36.0			36.0			$22,555	$1,876	$20,678
Barnstable Community Innovation School	Public	K-3	165 Bearses Way	Hyannis	02601	Barnstable County	Barnstable	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 790-6485	290	28	10.5		104 (35.9%)	29 (10.0%)	125 (43.1%)	8 (2.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)								(n/a)	49.3			49.3	50.7			50.7			$18,065	$1,150	$16,915

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