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#1247 of 1,793 schools in MA
Hardwick Elementary
Elementary School · Quabbin · Gilbertville, MA
A Quabbin elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
76 School House Dr. PO Box 576, Gilbertville, MA 01031
- Math 25% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hardwick Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,125
Median home value
$237,700
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
52.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01031; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–7 | 0.9 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| New Braintree GradeEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 3.3 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Hubbardston CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 313 | Compare → |
| Oakham CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | Not available | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Quabbin
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hardwick Elementary is listed in Quabbin; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hardwick Elementary
Hardwick Elementary is a public elementary school in Gilbertville, MA, part of Quabbin, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,247 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hardwick Elementary
What grades does Hardwick Elementary serve?
Hardwick Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hardwick Elementary?
Hardwick Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hardwick Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hardwick Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hardwick Elementary rank in MA?
Hardwick Elementary ranks #1,247 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hardwick Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hardwick Elementary 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 Hardwick Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hardwick Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hardwick Elementary a charter school?
No, Hardwick Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hardwick Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hardwick Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (413) 477-6351
- Area population (ZIP 01031)
- 1,715
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 01031; 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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