Thompson vs. Hardy
Should you attend Thompson or Hardy? 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
Thompson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Hardy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
502 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#197 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
65-69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
71
Grade 1 Students
96
78
Grade 2 Students
82
64
Grade 3 Students
88
55
Grade 4 Students
73
67
Grade 5 Students
75
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
14%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
63%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
