Roland Hayes

100 Eliot Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Roland Hayes ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Roland Hayes's student population of 418 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Roland Hayes ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#95 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
71%
42%
77%
44%
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
8%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
52%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(22-23)
18.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roland Hayes's ranking?
Roland Hayes is ranked #95 out of 1,626 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Roland Hayes?
418 students attend Roland Hayes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Roland Hayes students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roland Hayes part of?
Roland Hayes is part of Brookline School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 10%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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