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Hildreth Elementary School

27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hildreth Elementary School 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 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than 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 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hildreth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Hildreth Elementary School's student population of 442 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hildreth Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hildreth Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#95 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
71%
42%
77%
44%
85-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hildreth Elementary School's ranking?
Hildreth Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hildreth Elementary School?
442 students attend Hildreth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hildreth Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hildreth Elementary School?
Hildreth Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hildreth Elementary School offer ?
Hildreth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hildreth Elementary School part of?
Hildreth Elementary School is part of Harvard School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 442 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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