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Katharine Lee Bates vs. John D Hardy

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School Overview

School
Katharine Lee Bates
116 Elmwood Rd
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
John D Hardy
293 Weston Rd
Wellesley, MA 02482
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Katharine Lee Bates ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

John D Hardy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Katharine Lee Bates ranks in the top 10% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John D Hardy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
253 students
225 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Katharine Lee Bates over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John D Hardy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Katharine Lee Bates.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John D Hardy.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Katharine Lee Bates over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John D Hardy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Katharine Lee Bates with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wellesley School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John D Hardy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wellesley School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#103 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#7 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Katharine Lee Bates, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John D Hardy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in MA)
90-94%
(Top 1% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katharine Lee Bates who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John D Hardy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katharine Lee Bates who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John D Hardy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Katharine Lee Bates who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John D Hardy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Katharine Lee Bates by grade.
This chart displays the students of John D Hardy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
38
37
Grade 1 Students
42
38
Grade 2 Students
53
40
Grade 3 Students
37
37
Grade 4 Students
40
37
Grade 5 Students
43
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Katharine Lee Bates, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John D Hardy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Katharine Lee Bates, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John D Hardy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Katharine Lee Bates, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John D Hardy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
75%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Katharine Lee Bates, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John D Hardy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Katharine Lee Bates, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John D Hardy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wellesley School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.42
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Katharine Lee Bates, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John D Hardy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Katharine Lee Bates, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John D Hardy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(07-08 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Katharine Lee Bates, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2007-08 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John D Hardy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wellesley School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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