Hildreth Elementary School

Summary:

Hildreth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harvard, Massachusetts, serving 460 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and a diverse student population.

Hildreth Elementary School's MCAS test scores significantly exceed the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates reaching as high as 89.61% in ELA and 87.18% in Math. The school's performance is particularly strong in the 5th grade, and it consistently ranks among the top schools in Massachusetts for its performance with various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, and white students. Additionally, the school's special education students and tested in-person students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 6th and 8th, respectively, out of over 900 Massachusetts elementary schools.

Hildreth Elementary School's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 70.65% White, 2.61% African American, 5.43% Hispanic, 12.61% Asian, and 8.48% two or more races, is a unique strength. The school outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Acton-Boxborough, Nashoba, and Ayer Shirley school districts, making it a highly desirable option for families in the area seeking a high-quality elementary education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 27 Massachusetts Avenue
       Harvard, MA  01451


(978) 456-4145

District: Harvard

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,599 Help


Students who attend Hildreth Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Bromfield

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Asian:
15.2%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hildreth Elementary School ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.3%), Asian (15.2%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hildreth Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hildreth Elementary School is $19,599.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hildreth Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hildreth Elementary School 118th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Hildreth Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Harvard:

SchoolDigger ranks Harvard 14th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hildreth Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hildreth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.30 38th 884 95.7%
2004 91.14 31st 882 96.5%
2005 88.85 58th 887 93.5%
2006 83.73 133rd 911 85.4%
2007 85.96 91st 911 90.0%
2008 80.79 156th 908 82.8%
2009 80.16 166th 909 81.7%
2010 84.67 116th 920 87.4%
2011 85.25 107th 924 88.4%
2012 89.84 48th 930 94.8%
2013 88.20 63rd 928 93.2%
2014 90.18 33rd 926 96.4%
2015 89.25 51st 914 94.4%
2016 84.11 119th 932 87.2%
2017 90.93 41st 938 95.6%
2018 87.55 80th 934 91.4%
2019 90.68 52nd 942 94.5%
2021 95.85 9th 936 99.0%
2022 95.45 19th 932 98.0%
2023 92.92 49th 928 94.7%
2024 85.74 118th 916 87.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hildreth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.50 205th 886 76.9%
2019 85.17 62nd 896 93.1%
2021 93.75 22nd 894 97.5%
2022 97.55 6th 905 99.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hildreth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.18 98th 893 89.0%
2019 87.88 74th 902 91.8%
2021 96.50 6th 898 99.3%
2022 93.28 28th 901 96.9%
2023 87.40 98th 887 89.0%
2024 76.53 204th 886 77.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hildreth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.08 167th 656 74.5%
2019 80.60 80th 665 88.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hildreth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.07 70th 898 92.2%
2019 90.63 46th 907 94.9%
2021 93.43 23rd 904 97.5%
2022 95.31 11th 908 98.8%
2023 94.03 28th 896 96.9%
2024 89.19 68th 891 92.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Hildreth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.80 8th 925 99.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hildreth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.94 41st 143 71.3%
2023 70.68 49th 145 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hildreth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.60 108th 772 86.0%
2019 84.93 67th 780 91.4%
2021 94.37 9th 765 98.8%
2022 92.93 15th 764 98.0%
2023 88.79 47th 762 93.8%
2024 77.45 139th 753 81.5%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hildreth Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 299 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1989 442 4 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 441 5 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1991 471 3 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 497 2 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1993 565 3 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1994 565 5 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 592 5 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1996 592 5 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 620
1997 619 4 14 10 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1998 599 4 21 8 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1999 603 3 22 17 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 599 1 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2001 605 4 25 9 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2002 592 3 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 592 3 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 579 5 32 5 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2005 509 11 31 5 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2006 537 13 31 3 0 n/a n/a 6 590
2007 530 9 27 6 0 n/a n/a 8 580
2008 505 9 22 5 0 n/a n/a 9 550
2009 479 7 27 8 0 0 7 0 528
2010 465 9 44 9 0 0 6 0 533
2011 431 20 41 14 0 0 12 0 518
2012 407 14 44 14 0 0 14 0 493
2013 377 13 41 23 0 0 16 0 470
2014 366 13 41 22 0 0 19 0 461
2015 337 11 50 18 0 1 16 0 433
2016 351 11 44 20 0 0 5 0 431
2017 354 11 42 17 0 0 9 0 433
2018 350 13 38 22 0 0 17 0 440
2019 355 9 39 14 0 0 21 0 438
2020 338 9 45 19 0 0 18 0 429
2021 309 12 52 18 0 0 22 0 413
2022 332 12 55 23 0 0 30 0 452
2023 325 12 58 25 1 0 39 0 460
2024 302 12 67 23 1 0 37 0 442

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 Hildreth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 310 n/a n/a n/a
1989 458 n/a n/a n/a
1990 459 n/a n/a n/a
1991 488 n/a n/a n/a
1992 509 n/a n/a n/a
1993 587 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 583 n/a n/a n/a
1995 620 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 620 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 648 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 632 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 645 n/a 0.0 0
2000 625 n/a 0.0 0
2001 643 n/a 0.0 0.3
2002 633 n/a n/a 0.5
2003 633 n/a n/a 0.5
2004 621 31.0 20.0 0.5
2005 556 37.6 14.8 0.4
2006 590 36.5 16.2 0.2
2007 580 39.0 14.9 n/a
2008 550 33.0 16.7 0.2
2009 528 32.0 16.5 0
2010 533 33.5 15.9 0
2011 518 33.0 15.6 0
2012 493 33.0 14.9 1.2
2013 470 26.5 17.7 3.6
2014 461 35.0 13.1 4.8
2015 433 33.0 13.1 3.9
2016 431 32.0 13.4 n/a
2017 433 35.0 12.3 n/a
2018 440 31.5 13.9 n/a
2019 438 31.0 14.1 n/a
2020 429 33.0 13.0 n/a
2021 413 35.8 11.5 n/a
2022 452 34.5 13.1 n/a
2023 460 36.5 12.6 n/a
2024 442 33.5 13.1 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 Hildreth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 310 n/a n/a n/a
1989 458 n/a n/a n/a
1990 459 n/a n/a n/a
1991 488 n/a n/a n/a
1992 509 n/a n/a n/a
1993 587 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 583 n/a n/a n/a
1995 620 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 620 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 648 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 632 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 645 n/a 0.0 0
2000 625 n/a 0.0 0
2001 643 n/a 0.0 0.3
2002 633 n/a n/a 0.5
2003 633 n/a n/a 0.5
2004 621 31.0 20.0 0.5
2005 556 37.6 14.8 0.4
2006 590 36.5 16.2 0.2
2007 580 39.0 14.9 n/a
2008 550 33.0 16.7 0.2
2009 528 32.0 16.5 0
2010 533 33.5 15.9 0
2011 518 33.0 15.6 0
2012 493 33.0 14.9 1.2
2013 470 26.5 17.7 3.6
2014 461 35.0 13.1 4.8
2015 433 33.0 13.1 3.9
2016 431 32.0 13.4 n/a
2017 433 35.0 12.3 n/a
2018 440 31.5 13.9 n/a
2019 438 31.0 14.1 n/a
2020 429 33.0 13.0 n/a
2021 413 35.8 11.5 n/a
2022 452 34.5 13.1 n/a
2023 460 36.5 12.6 n/a
2024 442 33.5 13.1 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 Hildreth Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $404 (2.2%) $17,927 (97.8%) $18,331
2020 $184 (0.8%) $24,145 (99.2%) $24,329
2021 $700 (3.6%) $18,898 (96.4%) $19,599

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hildreth Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 49th of 928 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hildreth Elementary School)7573.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harvard)7370.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hildreth Elementary School)7269.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harvard)7067.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hildreth Elementary School)7464.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harvard)7162.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hildreth Elementary School)7872.6
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harvard)7771.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hildreth Elementary School)8876.3
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harvard)8877.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hildreth Elementary School)7272.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harvard)7273.2
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Hildreth Elementary School)8577.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Harvard)8478.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hildreth Elementary School)8071.6
 8.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Harvard)7674.3
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hildreth Elementary School)7471.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Harvard)7271.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hildreth Elementary School)8577.5
 7.5%
   All Grades Science (Harvard)8379.9
 3.1%
   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 Students438460
 5%
African American912
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian3958
 48.7%
Hispanic1425
 78.6%
Pacific Islander00
White355325
 8.5%
Two or More Races2139
 85.7%


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Hildreth Elementary School ranks 118th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 442 students attended Hildreth Elementary School.

Students who attend Hildreth Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Bromfield

Students at Hildreth Elementary School are 68% White, 15% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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