Highlands vs. Hollis
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School Overview
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Highlands ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
350 students
322 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#507 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
37
Grade 1 Students
70
71
Grade 2 Students
75
63
Grade 3 Students
75
79
Grade 4 Students
88
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
21%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
71%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
