Hollis

482 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Hollis serves 328 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Hollis placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hollis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Hollis's student population of 328 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Hollis is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hollis is 0.54, 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
#400 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
62%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hollis's ranking?
Hollis is ranked #400 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Hollis?
328 students attend Hollis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hollis students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hollis?
Hollis has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hollis offer ?
Hollis offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollis part of?
Hollis is part of Braintree School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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