B
Good
73/100

Harwich Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 263 South Street, Harwich, MA 02645
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 61% · Math 52% proficient · 52nd percentile in Massachusetts
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
464
Students
enrolled
9.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$28K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%52/100reading 56th percentile, math 49th percentile among Massachusetts elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (+8 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+3 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%57%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income52%47%reading +16 pts, math +16 pts81st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 263 South Street
City Harwich
ZIP Code 02645
District 2500544
NCES School ID 250054400840
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02645

Understanding the community around Harwich Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,693
Per Capita Income $49,284
Poverty Rate 2.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.7%
High School or Higher 97.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $557,200
Median Rent $1,620
Owner-Occupied 83.4%
Renter-Occupied 16.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harwich Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.5%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Black 6.5%
Two or More Races 7.3%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 464
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harwich Elementary School?
Harwich Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harwich Elementary School?
Harwich Elementary School has 464 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
What grades does Harwich Elementary School serve?
Harwich Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harwich Elementary School receive per student?
Harwich Elementary School receives $28,270 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harwich Elementary School in 02645 ▼
Avg Home Value
$773,299
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,457
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
16.6%

Other Schools in 02645

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026