Very Good
#487 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 27% in state
Harwich Elementary School
Elementary School · Monomoy Regional School District · Harwich, MA
A Monomoy Regional School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
263 South Street, Harwich, MA 02645
- Math 51% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harwich Elementary School score 46% 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 16 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Harwich Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harwich), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,898
Median home value
$581,200
Median rent
$1,809/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02645; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra H Baker Innovation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–3 | 3.8 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| The Laurel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Latham SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | 4–12 | 5.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Chatham Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–4 | Not available | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Monomoy Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $25,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harwich Elementary School is listed in Monomoy Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harwich Elementary School
Harwich Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harwich, MA, part of Monomoy Regional School District, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #487 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harwich Elementary School
What grades does Harwich Elementary School serve?
Harwich Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Harwich Elementary School?
Harwich Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harwich Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harwich Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harwich Elementary School rank in MA?
Harwich Elementary School ranks #487 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Harwich Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harwich Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Harwich Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harwich Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Harwich Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harwich Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harwich Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harwich Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (508) 430-7216
- Area population (ZIP 02645)
- 11,060
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 56.9
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 02645; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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