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#511 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 28% in state

Heights Elementary

Elementary School · Sharon

454 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067

Enrollment

542

Student-Teacher

18.1:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#511 of 1,793

In Sharon

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#4 of 6

Sharon

Equity

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Heights Elementary

7.4/10

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

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4.1/10

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8.6/10

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About Heights Elementary

Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Sharon, MA, part of Sharon. Heights Elementary serves approximately 542 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Heights Elementary show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.4
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+33.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.1 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,602
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Heights Elementary — Students at Heights Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 78.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 76.2% (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
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
80.3%
ELA
78.3%
2019
Math
78.5%
ELA
75.8%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
72.3%
ELA
75.8%
2022
Math
80.3%
ELA
75%
2023
Math
79.3%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
80.7%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
71.7%

* 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: 8.2/10.

How Heights Elementary Compares

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

Overall Score
7.4/10
72th percentile in MA
Academic
9.4/10
Excellent
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
2.4/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
18:1 student-teacher ratio
30 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.0%

Location

454 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Heights Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Vincent M Igo Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Foxborough), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mabelle M Burrell (rated 8.2/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Foxborough), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Cottage Street (rated 8.0/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Sharon, see our Sharon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
AL-NOOR ACADEMY Sharon 0.8 mi 4.1
Sharon High Sharon 1.6 mi 8.6
STRIAR HEBREW ACADEMY OF SHARON Sharon 1.8 mi 5.9
THE SAGE SCHOOL Foxboro 2.1 mi 7.9
Cottage Street Sharon 1.9 mi 8.0
Sharon Middle Sharon 2.1 mi 8.2
Sharon Early Childhood Center Sharon 2.1 mi 5.5
Mabelle M Burrell Foxborough 3.0 mi 8.2
Old Post Road East Walpole 2.9 mi 7.5
John J Ahern Foxborough 2.9 mi 7.4
Bird Middle East Walpole 3.3 mi 6.7
Walpole High Walpole 3.1 mi 8.4
Boyden Walpole 2.8 mi 8.0
East Elementary Sharon 3.0 mi 6.8
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL East Walpole 3.6 mi 5.1
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School East Walpole 4.2 mi 3.9
KING'S WOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Foxboro 3.6 mi
Foxborough Regional Charter School Foxborough 3.9 mi 4.3
Vincent M Igo Elementary Foxborough 3.8 mi 9.1
Foxborough High Foxborough 4.2 mi 6.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02067 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$183,724

Median Home Value

$697,900

Median Rent

$2,269/mo

Population

18,478

College Educated

76%

Homeownership

86.7%

Avg Commute

37.1 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

42.5

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East Street Elementary School Ludlow, MA 7.4
Franklin West Newton, MA 7.4
Hajjar Elementary Billerica, MA 7.4
Harry Lee Cole Boxford, MA 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Heights Elementary

What grades does Heights Elementary serve?

Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Heights Elementary?

Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 542 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Heights Elementary is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Heights Elementary rank in MA?

Heights Elementary ranks #511 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Heights Elementary 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 Heights Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heights Elementary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Heights Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Heights Elementary a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
542
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%

District

Sharon
District Enrollment
3,436
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,602
District Rank
#4 of 6

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