Heights Elementary School vs. Hollis
Should you attend Heights Elementary School or Hollis? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hollis ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
542 students
322 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#69 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#507 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
73
37
Grade 1 Students
88
71
Grade 2 Students
86
63
Grade 3 Students
89
79
Grade 4 Students
108
72
Grade 5 Students
98
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
32%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
51%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
