Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, New Hingham Regional Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Hingham Regional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Hingham Regional Elementary School's student population of 145 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Hingham Regional Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Hingham Regional Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
24%
Black
1%
10%
White
96%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Hingham Regional Elementary School's ranking?
New Hingham Regional Elementary School is ranked #666 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend New Hingham Regional Elementary School?
145 students attend New Hingham Regional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of New Hingham Regional Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Hingham Regional Elementary School?
New Hingham Regional Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Hingham Regional Elementary School offer ?
New Hingham Regional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Hingham Regional Elementary School part of?
New Hingham Regional Elementary School is part of Chesterfield-Goshen School District.
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