Hardy vs. Thompson
Should you attend Hardy or Thompson? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Hardy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Thompson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hardy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thompson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
397 students
502 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#298 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
88
Grade 1 Students
78
96
Grade 2 Students
64
82
Grade 3 Students
55
88
Grade 4 Students
67
73
Grade 5 Students
62
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
13%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
65%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
