Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-4, 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 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highlands ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highlands's student population of 350 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
In Education We Trust
School Rankings
Highlands ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highlands is 0.45, which is less 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
#444 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
71%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highlands's ranking?
Highlands is ranked #444 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Highlands often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Highlands?
350 students attend Highlands.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Highlands students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highlands?
Highlands has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Highlands offer ?
Highlands offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highlands part of?
Highlands is part of Braintree School District.
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