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Maria Hastings

7 Crosby Road
Lexington, MA 02421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maria Hastings ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Maria Hastings ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Maria Hastings's student population of 598 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Maria Hastings ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maria Hastings is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#40 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maria Hastings, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maria Hastings and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maria Hastings and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maria Hastings and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Maria Hastings and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
47%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Maria Hastings and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maria Hastings and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maria Hastings and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Maria Hastings and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maria Hastings.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Maria Hastings and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maria Hastings and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maria Hastings and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maria Hastings's ranking?
Maria Hastings is ranked #40 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Maria Hastings often compared to?
Maria Hastingsis often viewed alongside schools like Bridge by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Maria Hastings?
598 students attend Maria Hastings.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Maria Hastings students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria Hastings?
Maria Hastings has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maria Hastings offer ?
Maria Hastings offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maria Hastings part of?
Maria Hastings is part of Lexington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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