A Top 14%

J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School

Grades K-03 WESTBOROUGH, MA

Moved up 141 places from 2024 to 2025

#118 State Rank
A District Grade
18 Fisher Street, WESTBOROUGH, MA 01581
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Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
383 Students
95.4% Attendance Rate
58.3 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

62% Meeting or exceeding expectations

5% exceeding expectations

2023 44% 44%
2024 49% 49%
2025 62% 62%

Mathematics

60% Meeting or exceeding expectations

11% exceeding expectations

2023 48% 48%
2024 56% 56%
2025 60% 60%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 62%5%
2025Mathematics03 60%11%
2024English Language Arts03 49%8%
2024Mathematics03 56%18%
2023English Language Arts03 44%10%
2023Mathematics03 48%11%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

383 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 48%
Asian 31.6%
Hispanic 11%
Black 4.7%
Multiracial 3.7%

Gender

49.1% Male
50.9% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 21.7%
Special Education 15.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 18%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.4% Attendance Rate
8.7% Chronic Absence

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Location

18 Fisher Street, WESTBOROUGH, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School's grade rating?

J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School has earned a grade of A, ranked #118 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 14% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School?

Approximately 383 students are enrolled at J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School.

How does J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (62% proficient), Mathematics (60% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School?

J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School has an attendance rate of 95.4%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School part of?

J. Harding Armstrong Elementary School is part of Westborough School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.