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 569 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 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 333 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
569 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
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
92
41
Grade 1 Students
88
60
Grade 2 Students
89
84
Grade 3 Students
107
68
Grade 4 Students
99
80
Grade 5 Students
94
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
50%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
