Highlands vs. Hollis
Should I attend Highlands 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
Top Rankings
Highlands ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hollis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower 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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
401 students
302 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#400 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
21
21
Grade 1 Students
65
77
Grade 2 Students
84
68
Grade 3 Students
81
77
Grade 4 Students
71
59
Grade 5 Students
79
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
28%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
71%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%