Best Schools in Hardwick, MA
Hardwick, MA has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,253 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Hardwick meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hardwick, MA
The top high schools in Hardwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Quabbin Regional High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quabbin • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
2. Ware Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 497 Students
3. Ralph C Mahar Regional
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ralph C Mahar • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 523 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hardwick, MA
The top middle schools in Hardwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ware Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 248 Students
2. Quabbin Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quabbin • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 517 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hardwick, MA
The top elementary schools in Hardwick, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petersham Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Petersham • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 126 Students
2. Stanley M Koziol Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ware • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 379 Students
3. Hardwick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Quabbin • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hardwick, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hardwick, MA has a total population of 661 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hardwick, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Hardwick, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hardwick, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hardwick, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Hardwick, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hardwick, MA
How many schools are in Hardwick, MA?
Hardwick, MA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,253 students in total.
How do schools in Hardwick perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Hardwick score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Hardwick meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hardwick?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 38%
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Every school in Hardwick
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.