Very Good
#454 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 25% in state
New Hingham Regional Elementary
Elementary School · Chesterfield-goshen · Chesterfield, MA
A Chesterfield-goshen elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
PO Box 300, Chesterfield, MA 01012
- Math 55% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Hingham Regional Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where New Hingham Regional Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesterfield), 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
$75,526
Median home value
$350,000
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
75.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01012; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. H. ConwellEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 73 | 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.
Chesterfield-goshen
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Hingham Regional Elementary is listed in Chesterfield-Goshen; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Hingham Regional Elementary
New Hingham Regional Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, MA, part of Chesterfield-goshen, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Hingham Regional Elementary
What grades does New Hingham Regional Elementary serve?
New Hingham Regional Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend New Hingham Regional Elementary?
New Hingham Regional Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Hingham Regional Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Hingham Regional Elementary 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 New Hingham Regional Elementary rank in MA?
New Hingham Regional Elementary ranks #454 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is New Hingham Regional Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Hingham Regional Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 New Hingham Regional Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Hingham Regional Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Hingham Regional Elementary a charter school?
No, New Hingham Regional Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Hingham Regional Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Hingham Regional Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (413) 296-0000
- Area population (ZIP 01012)
- 387
- Area median age
- 49.4
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 01012; 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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