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#137 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 8% in state

Bennett-hemenway

Elementary School · Natick

22 East Evergreen Rd, Natick, MA 01760

Enrollment

488

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#137 of 1,793

In Natick

#5 of 8

public schools

In district

#5 of 8

Natick

Academic growth

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Bennett-hemenway

8.8/10

Elementary School in Natick · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Bennett-hemenway

Bennett-hemenway is a public elementary school in Natick, MA, part of Natick. Bennett-hemenway serves approximately 488 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Bennett-hemenway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #137 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Bennett-hemenway show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 8.8 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.9 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,203
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Bennett-hemenway — Students at Bennett-hemenway score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 63.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 68.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
68.7%
2019
Math
59.3%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
55.7%
ELA
74.7%
2022
Math
61.3%
ELA
61%
2023
Math
65.5%
ELA
66.5%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
62.5%
ELA
63.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.

How Bennett-hemenway Compares

See how Bennett-hemenway performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.8/10
92th percentile in MA
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
9.3/10
Excellent
Environment
7.9/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.5%

Location

22 East Evergreen Rd, Natick, MA 01760

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bennett-hemenway may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John D Hardy (rated 9.8/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Wellesley), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Happy Hollow School (rated 9.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Wayland), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Johnson (rated 9.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Natick, see our Natick schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NATICK Natick 0.2 mi
Wilson Middle Natick 0.4 mi 8.9
Wayland Middle School Wayland 1.1 mi 9.3
VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wayland 1.2 mi 7.1
WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Natick 1.3 mi 7.2
BRANDON SCHOOL & RESIDENTAL TREATMENT Natick 1.3 mi 8.2
Loker School Wayland 1.6 mi 8.9
J F Kennedy Middle School Natick 1.7 mi 8.9
Johnson Natick 2.1 mi 9.4
Brown Natick 1.7 mi 9.0
RCS LEARNING CENTER Natick 1.7 mi 6.6
Happy Hollow School Wayland 2.2 mi 9.5
Natick High Natick 2.2 mi 8.1
Lilja Elementary Natick 1.8 mi 6.6
Christa McAuliffe Charter School Framingham 1.9 mi 4.8
Wayland High School Wayland 2.5 mi 9.4
THE RIVERS SCHOOL Weston 2.1 mi 6.0
Mary E Stapleton Elementary Framingham 2.5 mi 4.0
Framingham High School Framingham 2.4 mi 4.6
John D Hardy Wellesley 2.5 mi 9.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01760 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$134,644

Median Home Value

$740,700

Median Rent

$2,061/mo

Population

36,520

College Educated

69.5%

Homeownership

67.5%

Avg Commute

31.5 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

42.6

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Anna Ware Jackson Plainville, MA 8.8
Central East Bridgewater, MA 8.8
Collicot Milton, MA 8.8
Deer Hill Cohasset, MA 8.8
Harrington Lexington, MA 8.8
Jefferson Elementary Franklin, MA 8.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bennett-hemenway

What grades does Bennett-hemenway serve?

Bennett-hemenway serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Bennett-hemenway?

Bennett-hemenway has an enrollment of approximately 488 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett-hemenway?

The student-teacher ratio at Bennett-hemenway is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bennett-hemenway rank in MA?

Bennett-hemenway ranks #137 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Bennett-hemenway's MySchoolScout rating?

Bennett-hemenway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bennett-hemenway?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennett-hemenway has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bennett-hemenway a charter school?

No, Bennett-hemenway is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bennett-hemenway a Title I school?

No, Bennett-hemenway is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
54 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
43 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
488
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%

District

Natick
District Enrollment
5,303
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,203
District Rank
#5 of 8

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