Heights Elementary School vs. Hollis
Should I attend Heights Elementary School or Hollis? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Hollis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heights Elementary School 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 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hollis 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
537 students
302 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#400 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
21
Grade 1 Students
88
77
Grade 2 Students
99
68
Grade 3 Students
97
77
Grade 4 Students
93
59
Grade 5 Students
93
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
31%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
51%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%