Happy Hollow School

63 Pequot Rd
Wayland, MA 01778

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (508) 358-8641

whh.wayland.k12.ma.us

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Happy Hollow School serves 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Happy Hollow School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Happy Hollow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Happy Hollow School's student population of 361 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

361 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Happy Hollow School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Happy Hollow School by grade.

School Rankings

Happy Hollow School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Happy Hollow School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#241 out of 1667 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Happy Hollow School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60-64%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Happy Hollow School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

70-74%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Happy Hollow School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

75%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Happy Hollow School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.42

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Happy Hollow School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Wayland School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Hollow School's ranking?

Happy Hollow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Happy Hollow School?

361 students attend Happy Hollow School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Happy Hollow School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Hollow School?

Happy Hollow School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Happy Hollow School offer ?

Happy Hollow School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Happy Hollow School part of?

Happy Hollow School is part of Wayland School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education