Haggerty

110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Haggerty 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Haggerty's student population of 232 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Haggerty ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haggerty is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#439 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Haggerty, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Haggerty and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Haggerty and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Haggerty and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Haggerty and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Haggerty and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
45%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Haggerty and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Haggerty.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Haggerty and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Haggerty and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Haggerty and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Haggerty's ranking?
Haggerty is ranked #439 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Haggerty often compared to?
Haggertyis often viewed alongside schools like Cambridgeport, Graham And Parks by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Haggerty?
232 students attend Haggerty.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Haggerty students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Haggerty?
Haggerty has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Haggerty offer ?
Haggerty offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Haggerty part of?
Haggerty is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Haggerty located?
Haggerty is located in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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