Serving 631 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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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 equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
631 students attend Maria Hastings.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Maria Hastings students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maria Hastings offer ?
Maria Hastings offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 69%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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