Hardy

Summary:

Hardy Elementary School in Arlington, MA serves 397 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school is part of the highly-ranked Arlington school district, which is ranked 27th out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hardy consistently performs exceptionally well on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 65.09% of students scoring proficient or better in ELA, 68.64% in Math, and 74.6% in Science - all exceeding state averages. The school's students also outperform their peers across the state, with 3rd graders scoring 69.64% proficient or better in ELA and 73.21% in Math, compared to state averages of 42.09% and 44.19% respectively. Hardy is ranked 79th out of 916 schools in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its sustained academic excellence and recognition.

Compared to nearby schools, Hardy stands out for its higher academic performance, diverse student population, and exceptional student outcomes. While the nearby Thompson and John A. Bishop elementary schools have higher percentages of White students, Hardy boasts a more diverse student body with 64.48% White, 3.27% African American, 6.3% Hispanic, and 14.11% Asian students. This diversity likely contributes to the school's inclusive and enriching learning environment.


Detail:

Public K-5

 52 Lake Street
       Arlington, MA  02474


(781) 316-3781

District: Arlington

SchoolDigger Rank:
79th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,241 Help


Students who attend Hardy usually attend:

Middle:    Ottoson Middle
High:    Arlington High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
Asian:
14.1%
Two or more races:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.7% Help


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Compare Details Hardy ranks better than 91.4% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), Asian (14.1%), two or more races (11.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hardy is 11.4, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Arlington School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hardy is $17,241, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Arlington School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hardy:

SchoolDigger ranks Hardy 79th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Hardy in the ranking list.)

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Arlington:

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington 27th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hardy

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Rank History for all students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.50 18th 884 98.0%
2004 93.86 11th 882 98.8%
2005 89.46 50th 887 94.4%
2006 91.69 26th 911 97.1%
2007 86.28 89th 911 90.2%
2008 87.12 70th 908 92.3%
2009 85.68 95th 909 89.5%
2010 79.73 177th 920 80.8%
2011 86.92 77th 924 91.7%
2012 82.45 141st 930 84.8%
2013 86.31 80th 928 91.4%
2014 80.66 158th 926 82.9%
2015 85.73 92nd 914 89.9%
2016 86.02 98th 932 89.5%
2017 76.34 210th 938 77.6%
2018 77.49 198th 934 78.8%
2019 73.67 248th 942 73.7%
2021 82.52 149th 936 84.1%
2022 90.79 76th 932 91.8%
2023 88.63 88th 928 90.5%
2024 89.56 79th 916 91.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.36 199th 886 77.5%
2019 68.88 194th 896 78.3%
2021 74.36 155th 894 82.7%
2022 91.38 32nd 905 96.5%
2023 78.35 101st 703 85.6%
2024 82.83 81st 731 88.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.02 181st 893 79.7%
2019 69.30 262nd 902 71.0%
2021 81.08 163rd 898 81.8%
2022 85.34 121st 901 86.6%
2023 84.16 132nd 887 85.1%
2024 84.33 127th 886 85.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.96 35th 656 94.7%
2019 71.28 140th 665 78.9%
2021 79.24 82nd 632 87.0%
2022 87.62 41st 672 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.81 209th 898 76.7%
2019 75.57 206th 907 77.3%
2021 79.17 175th 904 80.6%
2022 92.18 44th 908 95.2%
2023 88.31 81st 896 91.0%
2024 91.87 38th 891 95.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.15 182nd 925 80.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.47 46th 399 88.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.15 127th 155 18.1%
2021 52.32 86th 141 39.0%
2022 79.26 23rd 143 83.9%
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Rank History for White students at Hardy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.67 182nd 772 76.4%
2019 73.28 172nd 780 77.9%
2021 78.04 141st 765 81.6%
2022 88.13 49th 764 93.6%
2023 85.76 72nd 762 90.6%
2024 85.97 68th 753 91.0%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Open Quote Hardy is a wonderful school filled with teachers that really care about their students. The principal is one of a kind and the afterschool program integrates learning with fun. We couldn't be happier. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hardy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 294 13 8 13 1 n/a n/a 0 329
1989 272 19 13 19 1 n/a n/a 0 324
1990 275 15 12 23 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 267 24 18 24 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1992 280 27 15 19 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 287 22 22 18 2 n/a n/a 0 351
1994 287 25 23 18 1 n/a n/a 0 354
1995 298 25 30 17 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 298 25 30 17 1 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 290 25 31 18 1 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 280 27 35 10 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 267 20 24 8 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2000 253 16 35 11 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 224 21 29 8 1 n/a n/a 0 283
2002 215 18 43 10 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 215 18 43 10 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 226 22 38 8 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 232 20 48 9 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2006 217 12 49 13 0 n/a n/a 4 295
2007 234 14 56 14 0 n/a n/a 5 323
2008 239 15 53 16 0 n/a n/a 7 330
2009 220 13 71 13 0 1 9 0 327
2010 241 11 69 19 0 1 10 0 351
2011 220 13 62 20 0 1 13 0 329
2012 236 13 62 23 0 2 17 0 353
2013 244 9 55 21 0 1 20 0 350
2014 246 15 59 27 0 1 15 0 363
2015 263 15 70 24 1 1 18 0 392
2016 279 19 68 26 1 2 18 0 413
2017 307 22 71 33 1 2 15 0 451
2018 303 22 66 40 1 1 24 1 458
2019 310 23 67 26 1 1 23 0 451
2020 306 14 69 25 1 0 29 0 444
2021 274 10 65 22 0 0 34 0 405
2022 279 7 67 21 0 0 36 0 410
2023 256 13 56 25 0 0 46 1 397

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 Hardy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 n/a n/a n/a
1989 324 n/a n/a n/a
1990 326 n/a n/a n/a
1991 334 n/a n/a n/a
1992 342 n/a n/a n/a
1993 351 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 354 n/a n/a n/a
1995 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 365 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 320 n/a 0.0 14.4
2000 316 n/a 0.0 11.1
2001 283 n/a 0.0 10.6
2002 286 n/a n/a 7.3
2003 286 n/a n/a 7.3
2004 294 20.3 14.5 7.1
2005 309 19.1 16.2 8.1
2006 295 23.4 12.6 11.3
2007 323 24.0 13.5 10.1
2008 330 27.0 12.2 8.4
2009 327 23.4 14.0 11.3
2010 351 23.1 15.1 8.3
2011 329 21.0 15.6 10
2012 353 21.8 16.1 10.8
2013 350 20.4 17.1 10
2014 363 21.4 16.9 11
2015 392 24.0 16.3 9.7
2016 413 28.0 14.7 n/a
2017 451 29.7 15.1 n/a
2018 458 31.8 14.3 n/a
2019 451 31.7 14.1 n/a
2020 444 30.3 14.6 n/a
2021 405 25.4 15.9 n/a
2022 410 33.7 12.1 n/a
2023 397 34.5 11.4 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 Hardy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 329 n/a n/a n/a
1989 324 n/a n/a n/a
1990 326 n/a n/a n/a
1991 334 n/a n/a n/a
1992 342 n/a n/a n/a
1993 351 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 354 n/a n/a n/a
1995 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 371 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 365 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 353 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 320 n/a 0.0 14.4
2000 316 n/a 0.0 11.1
2001 283 n/a 0.0 10.6
2002 286 n/a n/a 7.3
2003 286 n/a n/a 7.3
2004 294 20.3 14.5 7.1
2005 309 19.1 16.2 8.1
2006 295 23.4 12.6 11.3
2007 323 24.0 13.5 10.1
2008 330 27.0 12.2 8.4
2009 327 23.4 14.0 11.3
2010 351 23.1 15.1 8.3
2011 329 21.0 15.6 10
2012 353 21.8 16.1 10.8
2013 350 20.4 17.1 10
2014 363 21.4 16.9 11
2015 392 24.0 16.3 9.7
2016 413 28.0 14.7 n/a
2017 451 29.7 15.1 n/a
2018 458 31.8 14.3 n/a
2019 451 31.7 14.1 n/a
2020 444 30.3 14.6 n/a
2021 405 25.4 15.9 n/a
2022 410 33.7 12.1 n/a
2023 397 34.5 11.4 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 Hardy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $281 (2.2%) $12,775 (97.8%) $13,056
2020 $403 (2.8%) $14,116 (97.2%) $14,519
2021 $780 (4.5%) $16,461 (95.5%) $17,241

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hardy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 928 Elementary schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hardy)7470
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)7366.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hardy)6464
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington)6162.8
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hardy)4553.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)6762.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hardy)5663.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington)6768.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hardy)7873.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Arlington)7073.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hardy)7178.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington)6771.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Hardy)6980.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington)6874.8
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hardy)6565.3
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Arlington)7168.7
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hardy)6468.8
 4.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Arlington)6869.5
 1.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hardy)6980.7
 11.7%
   All Grades Science (Arlington)6973.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students451397
 12%
African American2313
 43.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6756
 16.4%
Hispanic2625
 3.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White310256
 17.4%
Two or More Races2346
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardy

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended Hardy.

Students at Hardy are 64% White, 14% Asian, 12% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Yes. Hardy ranks in the top 8.6% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students who attend Hardy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ottoson Middle
High : Arlington High


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