Very Good
#511 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 28% in state
Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Sharon · Sharon, MA
A Sharon elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
454 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067
- Math 76% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heights Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Heights Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sharon), 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
$183,724
Median home value
$697,900
Median rent
$2,269/mo
College educated
76%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02067; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-noor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Striar Hebrew Academy of SharonPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Cottage StreetEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| The Sage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sharon
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heights Elementary is listed in Sharon; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heights Elementary
Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Sharon, MA, part of Sharon, serving approximately 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (781) 784-1595
- Area population (ZIP 02067)
- 18,478
- Area average commute
- 37.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 02067; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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