Hardy Elementary School

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Hardy Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

52 Lake St, Arlington, MA

East Arlington Neighborhood

Arlington Public Schools

410 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Kate Peretz

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
67%

Reading Proficiency
67%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

67%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

24.4%

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

367:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.4%

Female

46.3%

White

60.5%

Two or more races

14.4%

Asian

13.9%

Hispanic

Black

2.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

9/11/2024

Putting my kids to this school was the biggest mistake I ever made. Compared to Somerville schools, this one is a year behind, academically. After Somerville coming to Hardy, my kids were bored out of their minds, especially at math. Math is ridiculously behind, at least 2-3 years, and not being tau...

5.0 parent

6/20/2019

This has been a wonderful school for our kids and family. Teachers and staff are excellent. Afterschool program top notch. Great community of families attend this neighborhood school.

5.0 parent

1/27/2017

.A great school if both the child and the parent apply themselves. The teachers are excellent overall with a few that stand out only for lack of excellence. The principal is not always professional and this concerns me but my children respect her. The after school program is extremely effective as i...

5.0 parent

10/1/2015

Hardy is a great neighborhood school and has a wonderful feeling of community. The parents are involved and I love all the events the PTO runs...thank you! The teachers have been great, my kids have liked/loved every one and they have been very accessible whenever I have needed to ask a question. Gr...

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List Price Range

$405K - $1.9M

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Average Home Value

$1,098,617

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

57%

Average Household Income

$161,408

% of College Grads

76.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,766 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

19.0%

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Massachusetts Middlesex County Arlington 02474 East Arlington

Hardy Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Arlington, MA and is served by the Arlington Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 410 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. Hardy Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,098,617. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arlington High School, Belmont High School, Curtis-Tufts School, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hardy Elementary School.

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