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#1258 of 1,793 schools in MA
Charles D Harrington
Elementary School · Chelmsford · North Chelmsford, MA
A Chelmsford elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
120 Richardson Rd, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
- Math 45% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles D Harrington score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2022, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Charles D Harrington sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,284
Median home value
$477,900
Median rent
$1,698/mo
College educated
48.6%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Collegiate Charter School of LowellCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,211 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse School, IncPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 184 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chelmsford
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles D Harrington is listed in Chelmsford; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles D Harrington
Charles D Harrington is a public elementary school in North Chelmsford, MA, part of Chelmsford, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles D Harrington
What grades does Charles D Harrington serve?
Charles D Harrington serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Charles D Harrington?
Charles D Harrington has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles D Harrington?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles D Harrington is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles D Harrington rank in MA?
Charles D Harrington ranks #1,258 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Charles D Harrington's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles D Harrington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Charles D Harrington?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles D Harrington has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles D Harrington a charter school?
No, Charles D Harrington is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles D Harrington a Title I school?
No, Charles D Harrington is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (978) 251-5166
- Area population (ZIP 01863)
- 9,592
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01863; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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