Needs Improvement
#1672 of 1,793 schools in MA
Harmony Grove Elementary
Elementary School · Framingham
169 Leland Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Enrollment
473
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
3.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
473
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
3.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,672 of 1,793
In Framingham
#14 of 16
public schools
In district
#12 of 14
Framingham
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Harmony Grove Elementary
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About Harmony Grove Elementary
Harmony Grove Elementary is a public elementary school in Framingham, MA, part of Framingham. Harmony Grove Elementary serves approximately 473 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Harmony Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,672 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Harmony Grove Elementary show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.7 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.1
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
49% of students at Harmony Grove Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Harmony Grove Elementary — Students at Harmony Grove Elementary score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 5.1/10.
How Harmony Grove Elementary Compares
See how Harmony Grove Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
169 Leland Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harmony Grove Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Johnson (rated 9.4/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Natick), which scores notably higher. Another option is Brown (rated 9.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Natick), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pine Hill (rated 7.2/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Sherborn), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Framingham, see our Framingham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| J F Kennedy Middle School Natick | 1.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Brown Natick | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| RCS LEARNING CENTER Natick | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| Miriam F McCarthy School Framingham | 1.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Fuller Middle Framingham | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| WAYSIDE ACADEMY Framingham | 2.2 mi | — |
| Barbieri Elementary Framingham | 1.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Christa McAuliffe Charter School Framingham | 2.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Natick High Natick | 1.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Joseph P Keefe Technical High School Framingham | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Pine Hill Sherborn | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Juniper Hill School Framingham | 2.9 mi | 5.1 |
| ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Framingham | 2.6 mi | 5.7 |
| THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF Framingham | 2.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Framingham High School Framingham | 3.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Johnson Natick | 2.5 mi | 9.4 |
| Ashland High Ashland | 2.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Wilson Middle Natick | 3.0 mi | 8.9 |
| PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NATICK Natick | 3.3 mi | — |
| PINCUSHION HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Ashland | 2.8 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01702 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$78,784
Median Home Value
$563,600
Median Rent
$1,822/mo
Population
39,761
College Educated
39.3%
Homeownership
34.3%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.3%
Median Age
34.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Revere, MA | 3.7 |
| Balch Norwood, MA | 3.7 |
| Brophy Framingham, MA | 3.7 |
| Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School New Bedford, MA | 3.7 |
| John B Devalles New Bedford, MA | 3.7 |
| Margaret L Donovan Randolph, MA | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harmony Grove Elementary
What grades does Harmony Grove Elementary serve?
Harmony Grove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Harmony Grove Elementary?
Harmony Grove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Grove Elementary rank in MA?
Harmony Grove Elementary ranks #1,672 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Harmony Grove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Grove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Harmony Grove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Grove Elementary has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harmony Grove Elementary a charter school?
No, Harmony Grove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harmony Grove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harmony Grove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.0%
- Phone
- (508) 626-9164
Resources & Links
District
Framingham- District Enrollment
- 9,134
- Schools in District
- 14
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $24,335
- District Rank
- #12 of 14
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