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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Heath serves the southwest area of Chestnut Hill, MA, covering approximately 4.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- 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
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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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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