Highlands vs. Hollis
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School Overview
Overview
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
409 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
21
41
Grade 1 Students
72
60
Grade 2 Students
72
84
Grade 3 Students
85
68
Grade 4 Students
85
80
Grade 5 Students
74
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
68%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
