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Hatherly Elementary

Elementary School · Scituate

72 Ann Vinal Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

Enrollment

250

Student-Teacher

11.9:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#893 of 1,793

In Scituate

#5 of 6

public schools

In district

#5 of 6

Scituate

Equity

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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Hatherly Elementary

6.3/10

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

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6.3/10

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8.4/10

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About Hatherly Elementary

Hatherly Elementary is a public elementary school in Scituate, MA, part of Scituate. Hatherly Elementary serves approximately 250 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Hatherly Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Hatherly Elementary show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 6.2
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,254
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Hatherly Elementary — Students at Hatherly Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 68.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 70.7% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
84%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
80.8%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
78.5%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
61.8%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
59.3%
ELA
57.8%
2023
Math
62.7%
ELA
57.7%
2024
Math
60.3%
ELA
55.7%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
63%

* 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: 4.0/10.

How Hatherly Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
6.3/10
50th percentile in MA
Academic
8.5/10
Excellent
Growth
4.0/10
Below Average
Environment
8.8/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
21 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.6%

Location

72 Ann Vinal Rd, Scituate, MA 02066

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hatherly Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Deer Hill (rated 8.8/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Cohasset), which scores notably higher. Another option is William G Vinal (rated 8.7/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Norwell), which scores notably higher. Additionally, East Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 5.6 miles away, in nearby Hingham), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scituate, see our Scituate schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Cushing Elementary Scituate 0.9 mi 6.3
Scituate High School Scituate 1.2 mi 8.4
Gates Middle School Scituate 1.2 mi 8.2
Wampatuck Elementary Scituate 1.1 mi 4.8
Jenkins Elementary School Scituate 2.4 mi 7.5
INLY SCHOOL Scituate 3.0 mi 6.9
Cohasset High School Cohasset 2.7 mi 9.5
Cohasset Middle School Cohasset 2.7 mi 9.7
William G Vinal Norwell 3.3 mi 8.7
Joseph Osgood Cohasset 3.0 mi 7.6
Deer Hill Cohasset 3.2 mi 8.8
Norwell Middle School Norwell 5.1 mi 8.1
Eames Way School Marshfield 6.0 mi 7.2
Norwell High Norwell 5.7 mi 8.8
East Elementary School Hingham 5.6 mi 8.7
Martinson Elementary Marshfield 7.4 mi 4.8
Marshfield High Marshfield 7.5 mi 6.9
Furnace Brook Middle Marshfield 7.7 mi 6.2
CARDINAL CUSHING CENTERS Hanover 7.5 mi 6.9
Hingham High Hingham 6.0 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02066 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$131,889

Median Home Value

$789,500

Median Rent

$1,579/mo

Population

18,895

College Educated

67%

Homeownership

88.3%

Avg Commute

38.2 min

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Median Age

47.8

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Andrew B. Cushman School Dartmouth, MA 6.3
Chace Street Somerset, MA 6.3
Heard Street Worcester, MA 6.3
Helen Hansen Elementary Stoughton, MA 6.3
KINGSLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Boston, MA 6.3
Riverside Danvers, MA 6.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hatherly Elementary

What grades does Hatherly Elementary serve?

Hatherly Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hatherly Elementary?

Hatherly Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatherly Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hatherly Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hatherly Elementary rank in MA?

Hatherly Elementary ranks #893 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Hatherly Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hatherly Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Hatherly Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hatherly Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hatherly Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hatherly Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hatherly Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
24 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%

District

Scituate
District Enrollment
2,745
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,254
District Rank
#5 of 6

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