Hollis School

554 River Road
Hollis Center, ME 04042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hollis School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hollis School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hollis School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollis School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#277 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hollis School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hollis School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hollis School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hollis School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hollis School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hollis School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hollis School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
93%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hollis School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hollis School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hollis School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Hollis School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hollis School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hollis School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hollis School's ranking?
Hollis School is ranked #277 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Hollis School often compared to?
Hollis Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon Elementary School, Biddeford Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Hollis School?
293 students attend Hollis School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hollis School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollis School?
Hollis School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hollis School offer ?
Hollis School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hollis School part of?
Hollis School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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