Harrington Elementary School
Lexington, MA 02420
Phone: (781) 860-0012
Fax: (781) 860-5818
District: Lexington School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 363 students
Harrington Elementary School, a public school located in Lexington, MA, serves grades K-5 in the Lexington School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Harrington Elementary School is a public school located in Lexington, MA. 363 students attend Harrington Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) data from Massachusetts Department of Education, and using 2025 MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering (MCAS STE) Tests data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - MA MCAS data from Massachusetts Department of Education. |
Posted: December 6, 2024
Love our Harrington school, my son has thrived there, he loved going every morning and came back happy every day. The teachers and staff are amazing and super engaging with the kids. Love all the special initiatives they get the kids to be excited about like the morning live news, the podcasting team, the amazing music programs.. highly recommend it to other parents.
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Posted: September 12, 2024
The principal is outside welcoming students with other staff and upbeat music. Shes warm and effective in her role. The music program at this school is beyond our wildest expectations. Teachers are great to phenomenal.
High emphasis on literacy with well run support for kids that need 1:1 help during school hours.
The afterschool program isnt oversubscribed nor thinly populated. The activities offered keep kids engaged with projects that they seem excited about. Snacks offered include milk and vegetables. Many kids are disappointed to leave even at the end of their long day.
The safe routes to school are just okay. Sidewalks could be better maintained in East Lexington. Additional stop signs, bike lanes could be added to maintain with modern public amenities offered by nearby communities.
Posted: September 12, 2024
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Posted: January 29, 2020
Very good so far.
The only down side is that there is not enough parking.
Posted: January 29, 2020
almost no homework or no homework at all.
Posted: January 29, 2020
Great teachers, no complains at all.
classes are about 20 kids per teacher.
Posted: January 29, 2020
Posted: January 29, 2020
the new principal is great!! She is always around and very approachable.
Posted: January 29, 2020
This school has Speech, OT, ELL therapists. Great special ed team.
Posted: November 11, 2019
Weve had an amazing experience at Harrington for my son and daughter. My son transitioned easily to middle school and is excelling there now. My daughter is finishing 5th grade and has loved her teachers and many of the pars professionals that assist the kids at recess, lunch, etc. The principal and vice principal bring a wonderful energy to the school - both are compassionate in wanting To build a great community while helping each child thrive individually.
Posted: November 11, 2019
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Posted: August 18, 2014
A real sense of caring and community. Supportive teachers who work well together. Great indoor and outdoor space.
Posted: May 31, 2014
The principal is rigid, dishonest, and inspires no faith on the part of teachers, parents, or even students. Shocking that she has lasted this long, especially given her past history of lack of success.
Posted: October 8, 2013
Harrington has some excellent teachers and the community demographics support a culture of learning and high expectations for academic, social and emotional learning. Unfortunately, the current principal functions as an administrator and is not child and family focused. She rarely is outside to great students as they are dropped off in the morning, preferring to hold meetings during the critical time to make connections with students and their families. Many teachers and staff have reported to parents that the principal does not foster a positive environment for them and values MCAS scores over actual learning. It's not easy to assess whether or not this is true, but many parents have had negative experiences and difficulty communicating. Sadly, the Superintendent appears to be tone deaf when confronted with evidence of parents' concerns. Overall, it is an excellent school despite the current leadership.
Posted: September 3, 2013
Disappointing. Poor communication from leadership. Some great teachers but not a strong culture overall. Leadership is out of touch.
Posted: August 6, 2013
I'm not sure why some parents decide to use this as a podium in which to air their grievances with Mrs. Mead. ( The playground isn't deserted after school....it's used by the Lextended Day program since a large percentage of parents work). The teachers are excellent, the staff is great and I've found Mrs. Mead to be an excellent principal.
Posted: June 12, 2013
Only school in Lexington that has a completely deserted playground after school. No chance to interact with other parents. Everyone just drops their kid off and goes. I am sure this is the way Mrs. Mead likes it! The PTA does try but lots of parents as well as kids are pretty detached from the Harrington community as a whole. Mrs. Mead has set a very unwelcoming tone that is felt from the moment you set foot in the door! Kind of sad, as I have visited other schools in Lexington and they have a very different vibe. Feel that some our kids have missed out on developing a strong sense of community that most other elementary schools have. A change of leadership is overdue!
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