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#133 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 7% in state

Harrington

Elementary School · Lexington

328 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA 02420

Enrollment

378

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

8.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#133 of 1,793

In Lexington

#7 of 11

public schools

In district

#7 of 10

Lexington

School environment

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Harrington

8.8/10

Elementary School in Lexington · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Harrington

Harrington is a public elementary school in Lexington, MA, part of Lexington. Harrington serves approximately 378 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Harrington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Harrington show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 8.8 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+31.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$26,005
Chronic Absenteeism9.8%

Harrington — Students at Harrington score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 74.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 72.7% (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
84%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
76.5%
ELA
73.3%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
73.5%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
65.5%
ELA
71.8%
2022
Math
71.8%
ELA
65.5%
2023
Math
68.7%
ELA
63.7%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
73.7%
ELA
70.3%

* 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: 8.1/10.

How Harrington Compares

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

Overall Score
8.8/10
93th percentile in MA
Academic
9.3/10
Excellent
Growth
8.1/10
Excellent
Environment
9.6/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.8%

Location

328 Lowell Street, Lexington, MA 02420

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Harrington may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bowman (rated 9.5/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Peirce (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Cyrus E Dallin (rated 9.0/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Arlington), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lexington, see our Lexington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi
School Distance Rating
LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lexington 0.7 mi 6.9
MEADOWRIDGE PELHAM ACADEMY Lexington 1.1 mi
Lexington Children's Place Lexington 1.1 mi 6.8
NEW ENGLAND INNOVATION ACADEMY Lexington 1.3 mi 6.1
Vinson-Owen Elementary Winchester 1.3 mi 5.7
Fiske Lexington 1.4 mi 7.2
NEW COVENANT SCHOOL Arlington 1.6 mi 6.5
Peirce Arlington 1.6 mi 9.3
CNS/PATHWAYS ACADEMY Arlington 1.7 mi 7.4
Clyde Reeves Woburn 1.7 mi 6.6
Bowman Lexington 1.8 mi 9.5
Cyrus E Dallin Arlington 2.0 mi 9.0
LEXINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Lexington 2.1 mi 7.8
Ottoson Middle Arlington 2.0 mi 9.3
Jonas Clarke Middle Lexington 1.9 mi 9.3
Lexington High Lexington 1.8 mi 9.3
Wm Diamond Middle Lexington 2.0 mi 8.7
FUSION ACADEMY BURLINGTON Burlington 2.3 mi
M Norcross Stratton Arlington 2.0 mi 8.5
Brackett Arlington 2.5 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02420 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$233,068

Median Home Value

$1,148,100

Median Rent

$2,771/mo

Population

16,287

College Educated

85.3%

Homeownership

86.8%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Median Age

45.1

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School Rating
Anna Ware Jackson Plainville, MA 8.8
Bennett-Hemenway Natick, MA 8.8
Central East Bridgewater, MA 8.8
Charles Taylor Elementary Foxborough, MA 8.8
Deer Hill Cohasset, MA 8.8
Jefferson Elementary Franklin, MA 8.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harrington

What grades does Harrington serve?

Harrington serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Harrington?

Harrington has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrington?

The student-teacher ratio at Harrington is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harrington rank in MA?

Harrington ranks #133 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Harrington's MySchoolScout rating?

Harrington 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 Harrington?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrington has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Harrington a charter school?

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

Is Harrington a Title I school?

No, Harrington is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
24 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
40 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
378
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.8%

District

Lexington
District Enrollment
6,805
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,005
District Rank
#7 of 10

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