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#34 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 2% in state

Haggerty

Elementary School · Cambridge

110 Cushing Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Enrollment

229

Student-Teacher

7.9:1

Score

9.4

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#34 of 1,793

In Cambridge

#6 of 20

public schools

In district

#6 of 17

Cambridge

Academic growth

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Haggerty

9.4/10

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About Haggerty

Haggerty is a public elementary school in Cambridge, MA, part of Cambridge. Haggerty serves approximately 229 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Haggerty has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Haggerty show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 9.4 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.6
  • MA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 7.9:1 students to teachers, Haggerty sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$40,666
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Haggerty — Students at Haggerty score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 52.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 60.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
45.8%
ELA
59.5%
2019
Math
51.8%
ELA
55.8%
2020*
Math
34.5%
ELA
64.5%
2021*
Math
31.9%
ELA
61.9%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2023
Math
57%
ELA
67.3%
2024
Math
57.3%
ELA
57.3%
2025
Math
57.7%
ELA
57.7%

* 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: 9.7/10.

How Haggerty Compares

See how Haggerty performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.4/10
98th percentile in MA
Academic
8.7/10
Excellent
Growth
9.7/10
Excellent
Environment
9.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.2%

Location

110 Cushing Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Haggerty may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Hosmer (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Watertown), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Winn Brook (rated 8.1/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Belmont), a more accessible option. For more schools in Cambridge, see our Cambridge schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ATRIUM SCHOOL Watertown 0.6 mi 6.7
ST STEPHEN'S ARMENIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Watertown 0.7 mi 5.3
FAYERWEATHER STREET SCHOOL Cambridge 0.9 mi 7.5
Mary Lee Burbank Belmont 0.9 mi 8.0
SHADY HILL SCHOOL Cambridge 0.9 mi 7.4
BUCKINGHAM BROWNE & NICHOLS SCHOOL Cambridge 1.0 mi 4.9
Hosmer Watertown 1.0 mi 9.0
Winthrop L Chenery Middle Belmont 1.1 mi 7.2
Belmont High Belmont 1.4 mi 7.7
ST PETER SCHOOL Cambridge 1.2 mi 6.6
CAMBRIDGE FRIENDS SCHOOL Cambridge 1.3 mi 7.4
Roger E Wellington Belmont 1.4 mi 5.5
GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BOSTON Boston 1.5 mi 7.4
Winn Brook Belmont 1.6 mi 8.1
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Cambridge 1.4 mi 9.1
ST COLUMBKILLE PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL Brighton 1.8 mi 6.3
Gardner Pilot Academy Allston 1.5 mi 8.1
MESIVTA HIGH SCHOOL OF GREATER BOSTON Brighton 1.9 mi 5.5
ST JOSEPH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brighton 1.8 mi 7.8
Lyon High School Brighton 1.8 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02138 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$122,040

Median Home Value

$1,088,700

Median Rent

$2,799/mo

Population

38,077

College Educated

85.6%

Homeownership

40.9%

Avg Commute

24.3 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

28.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower Dorchester, MA 9.4
Mozart Elementary School Roslindale, MA 9.4
Bradley Elementary School East Boston, MA 9.3
Cambridgeport Cambridge, MA 9.5
Field Elementary School Weston, MA 9.3
Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley, MA 9.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Haggerty

What grades does Haggerty serve?

Haggerty serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Haggerty?

Haggerty has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Haggerty?

The student-teacher ratio at Haggerty is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Haggerty rank in MA?

Haggerty ranks #34 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Haggerty's MySchoolScout rating?

Haggerty has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Haggerty?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Haggerty has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Haggerty a charter school?

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

Is Haggerty a Title I school?

No, Haggerty is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
85 Very Walkable
Transit Score
47 Some Transit
Bike Score
96 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%

District

Cambridge
District Enrollment
6,915
Schools in District
17
Per-Pupil Spending
$40,666
District Rank
#6 of 17

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