Hedge

Summary:

Hedge is an elementary school in Plymouth, MA, serving 209 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school's student population has become more diverse in recent years, its academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally lower than the Plymouth district and the Massachusetts state average.

Hedge's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (32.56%), Mathematics (35.29%), and Science (31.25%) are all below the Plymouth district and state averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but white students and female students performing poorly compared to their peers statewide. Hedge has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, placing it in the bottom 35% of schools in the state.

While Hedge has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance is generally lower than nearby schools, such as Federal Furnace School, West Elementary, and Nathaniel Morton Elementary, which all have higher proficiency rates and better overall rankings. The school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students at Hedge.


Detail:

Public K-5

 258 Standish Avenue
       Plymouth, MA  02360


(508) 830-4340

District: Plymouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
594th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,085 Help


Students who attend Hedge usually attend:

Middle:    Plymouth Commun Intermediate
High:    Plymouth North High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  218

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.9%
Hispanic:
40.4%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hedge ranks worse than 64.8% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Plymouth School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hedge has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Plymouth School District. Racial makeup is: White (45.9%), Hispanic (40.4%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hedge is 9.5, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Plymouth School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hedge is $20,085, which is the 2nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Plymouth School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hedge:

SchoolDigger ranks Hedge 594th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Hedge in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Plymouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth 199th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hedge

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Rank History for all students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.65 534th 884 39.6%
2004 41.02 558th 882 36.7%
2005 35.07 599th 887 32.5%
2006 50.68 488th 911 46.4%
2007 64.52 355th 911 61.0%
2008 55.92 424th 908 53.3%
2009 59.87 393rd 909 56.8%
2010 56.39 431st 920 53.2%
2011 53.56 481st 924 47.9%
2012 47.35 546th 930 41.3%
2013 32.04 680th 928 26.7%
2014 45.06 564th 926 39.1%
2015 24.55 726th 914 20.6%
2016 30.86 689th 932 26.1%
2017 34.82 659th 938 29.7%
2018 44.12 553rd 934 40.8%
2019 31.56 678th 942 28.0%
2021 34.93 626th 936 33.1%
2022 31.21 650th 932 30.3%
2023 34.04 629th 928 32.2%
2024 35.33 594th 916 35.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.82 64th 267 76.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.08 318th 886 64.1%
2019 43.60 526th 896 41.3%
2021 37.89 571st 894 36.1%
2022 55.43 357th 905 60.6%
2023 29.90 490th 703 30.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.98 153rd 685 77.7%
2019 55.03 294th 700 58.0%
2021 59.90 229th 705 67.5%
2022 64.11 215th 772 72.2%
2023 53.40 341st 757 55.0%
2024 63.88 215th 760 71.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.46 440th 893 50.7%
2019 32.48 650th 902 27.9%
2021 35.64 600th 898 33.2%
2022 17.79 760th 901 15.6%
2023 25.14 675th 887 23.9%
2024 26.30 657th 886 25.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.26 333rd 632 47.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.17 569th 898 36.6%
2019 33.95 634th 907 30.1%
2021 35.38 592nd 904 34.5%
2022 47.37 478th 908 47.4%
2023 42.69 520th 896 42.0%
2024 46.28 482nd 891 45.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.69 594th 925 35.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.93 154th 401 61.6%
2023 60.33 112th 420 73.3%
2024 50.68 180th 446 59.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hedge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.02 528th 772 31.6%
2019 27.49 630th 780 19.2%
2021 44.74 442nd 765 42.2%
2022 31.31 567th 764 25.8%
2023 33.12 554th 762 27.3%
2024 29.13 589th 753 21.8%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hedge

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 259 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1989 251 8 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1990 236 18 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1991 225 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1992 235 20 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1993 225 23 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 211 21 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1995 246 18 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 246 18 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 249 3 1 0 26 n/a n/a 0 279
1998 231 30 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1999 247 29 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2000 230 33 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 266
2001 198 36 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 165 17 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 190
2003 165 17 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 190
2004 139 22 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 168
2005 143 18 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 138 11 4 15 2 n/a n/a 17 187
2007 129 12 3 15 1 n/a n/a 13 173
2008 131 12 5 17 1 n/a n/a 16 182
2009 147 8 3 18 0 1 17 0 194
2010 138 6 4 18 0 1 11 0 178
2011 135 9 5 17 0 0 8 0 174
2012 149 10 2 20 0 0 16 0 197
2013 172 15 3 18 0 0 24 0 232
2014 172 11 2 10 0 0 25 0 220
2015 174 10 5 14 0 0 20 0 223
2016 180 5 8 14 0 0 26 0 233
2017 164 2 8 15 0 0 21 0 210
2018 116 5 5 12 0 0 16 0 154
2019 117 3 4 42 0 0 15 0 181
2020 108 5 4 44 0 0 13 0 174
2021 101 8 3 55 1 0 16 0 184
2022 99 12 1 71 1 0 20 0 204
2023 93 12 1 82 1 0 20 0 209
2024 100 12 1 88 0 0 17 0 218

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hedge

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 n/a n/a n/a
1989 266 n/a n/a n/a
1990 257 n/a n/a n/a
1991 234 n/a n/a n/a
1992 257 n/a n/a n/a
1993 253 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 234 n/a n/a n/a
1995 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 279 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 264 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 278 n/a 0.0 53.6
2000 266 n/a 0.0 47.4
2001 236 n/a 0.0 49.2
2002 190 n/a n/a 34.7
2003 190 n/a n/a 34.7
2004 168 17.0 9.9 42.3
2005 175 16.5 10.6 42.3
2006 187 17.5 10.7 52.9
2007 173 17.0 10.2 49.4
2008 182 16.0 11.4 51.2
2009 194 18.5 10.5 40.7
2010 178 17.3 10.2 48.3
2011 174 15.7 11.0 54.6
2012 197 16.7 11.7 39.6
2013 232 16.9 13.6 53
2014 220 18.7 11.7 60.5
2015 223 19.0 11.7 68.6
2016 233 21.0 11.0 n/a
2017 210 20.6 10.1 n/a
2018 154 21.7 7.0 n/a
2019 181 20.4 8.8 n/a
2020 174 21.2 8.2 n/a
2021 184 16.8 10.9 n/a
2022 204 20.8 9.7 n/a
2023 209 22.7 9.1 n/a
2024 218 22.9 9.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hedge

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 n/a n/a n/a
1989 266 n/a n/a n/a
1990 257 n/a n/a n/a
1991 234 n/a n/a n/a
1992 257 n/a n/a n/a
1993 253 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 234 n/a n/a n/a
1995 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 265 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 279 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 264 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 278 n/a 0.0 53.6
2000 266 n/a 0.0 47.4
2001 236 n/a 0.0 49.2
2002 190 n/a n/a 34.7
2003 190 n/a n/a 34.7
2004 168 17.0 9.9 42.3
2005 175 16.5 10.6 42.3
2006 187 17.5 10.7 52.9
2007 173 17.0 10.2 49.4
2008 182 16.0 11.4 51.2
2009 194 18.5 10.5 40.7
2010 178 17.3 10.2 48.3
2011 174 15.7 11.0 54.6
2012 197 16.7 11.7 39.6
2013 232 16.9 13.6 53
2014 220 18.7 11.7 60.5
2015 223 19.0 11.7 68.6
2016 233 21.0 11.0 n/a
2017 210 20.6 10.1 n/a
2018 154 21.7 7.0 n/a
2019 181 20.4 8.8 n/a
2020 174 21.2 8.2 n/a
2021 184 16.8 10.9 n/a
2022 204 20.8 9.7 n/a
2023 209 22.7 9.1 n/a
2024 218 22.9 9.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hedge

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,066 (5.7%) $17,512 (94.3%) $18,578
2020 $1,253 (6.6%) $17,834 (93.4%) $19,087
2021 $1,975 (9.8%) $18,110 (90.2%) $20,085

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hedge

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 678th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 629th of 928 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hedge)3844
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5560
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hedge)5140
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)5254.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hedge)5523.5
 31.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5445.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hedge)3732.4
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4747.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hedge)4036.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth)5347.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hedge)2733.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Plymouth)4347.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Hedge)4030.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Plymouth)4349.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hedge)4433.7
 10.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Plymouth)5449
 5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hedge)3934.8
 4.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Plymouth)4642
 4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hedge)4030.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Plymouth)4738.6
 8.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students181209
 15.5%
African American312
 300%
American Indian01
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic4282
 95.2%
Pacific Islander00
White11793
 20.5%
Two or More Races1520
 33.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hedge

Students at Hedge are 46% White, 40% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 218 students attended Hedge.

Hedge ranks 594th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hedge usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plymouth Commun Intermediate
High : Plymouth North High


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