Holliston School District

370 Hollis Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Holliston School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,776 students in Holliston School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Holliston School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,776 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Holliston School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#71 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Holliston  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Holliston  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Holliston  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Holliston  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
96%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Holliston  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
288 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
10%
7%
# Hispanic Students
132 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
24%
# Black Students
37 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
1%
10%
# White Students
2,204 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
79%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
76 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
86
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
191
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
234
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
219
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
212
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
194
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
8
1,618

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,372 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,548 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Holliston  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$52 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Holliston  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,372
$23,913
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Holliston  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,548
$24,672
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Holliston  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Holliston School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holliston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
370 Hollis Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0677
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #22.
Robert H. Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
323 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0657
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Miller School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0667
Grades: 3-5
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
Placentino Elementary School
Magnet School
235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0647
Grades: PK-2
| 703 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Holliston School District?
Holliston School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,776 students.
What is the rank of Holliston School District?
Holliston School District is ranked #68 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holliston School District?
79% of Holliston School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holliston School District?
Holliston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Holliston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,548 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 96% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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