Harvard School District

39 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Harvard School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,020 students in Harvard School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Harvard School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
1,020 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Harvard School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#11 out of 397 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Harvard  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harvard  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harvard  School District 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.
82%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harvard  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Harvard  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
137 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
14%
7%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
24%
# Black Students
28 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
748 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
73%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
25
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
71
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
80
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $33,589 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,379 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Harvard  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$26 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Harvard  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$33,589
$23,913
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Harvard  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$25,379
$24,672
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Harvard  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Harvard School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bromfield
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4152
Grades: 6-12
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Hildreth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27 Massachusetts Avenue
Harvard, MA 01451
(978) 456-4145
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harvard School District?
Harvard School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,020 students.
What is the rank of Harvard School District?
Harvard School District is ranked #8 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard School District?
73% of Harvard School District students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harvard School District?
Harvard School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Harvard School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,379 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,020 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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