Highlands vs. Great Oak
Should I attend Highlands or Great Oak? 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
Top Rankings
Highlands ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highlands ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Oak ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
367 students
321 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#703 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
51
Grade 1 Students
62
61
Grade 2 Students
61
48
Grade 3 Students
64
49
Grade 4 Students
58
58
Grade 5 Students
56
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
79%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
