Holliston School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 4 public schools in Holliston School District, serving 2,905 students. Holliston School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Holliston School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Holliston School District are Holliston High School, Robert H. Adams Middle School and Miller School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Holliston School District |
| School District Website | http://www.holliston.k12.ma.us |
| School District Phone Number | (508) 429-0654 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,905 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 214 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Holliston School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 403 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #133 out of 403 school districts (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 222 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 8% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 128 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 29 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 2,426 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 84% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 91 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 106 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 200 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 227 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 213 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 221 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 226 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 238 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 225 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 220 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 232 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 202 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 221 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 185 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 186 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 3 | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $16,786 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $15,483 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $49 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $45 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,786 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $15,483 | $18,839 |
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Holliston School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Holliston High School Math: 92% | Reading: 98%
Rank:10/, Top 5%370 Hollis Street10
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0677
Grades: 9-12 | 797 students
- Robert H. Adams Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 69%
Rank:8/, Top 30%323 Woodland Street10
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0657
Grades: 6-8 | 677 students
- Miller School Math: 48% | Reading: 58%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%235 Woodland Street10
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0667
Grades: 3-5 | 685 students
- Placentino Elementary School235 Woodland Street
Holliston, MA 01746
(508) 429-0647
Grades: PK-2 | 746 students
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