Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Roland Hayes ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roland Hayes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Roland Hayes's student population of 434 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Roland Hayes ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roland Hayes is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
52%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roland Hayes's ranking?
Roland Hayes is ranked #97 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Roland Hayes often compared to?
Roland Hayesis often viewed alongside schools like Edith C Baker, Michael Driscoll by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Roland Hayes?
434 students attend Roland Hayes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Roland Hayes students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roland Hayes?
Roland Hayes has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Roland Hayes offer ?
Roland Hayes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Roland Hayes part of?
Roland Hayes is part of Brookline School District.
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