Holland Elementary School vs. Wales Elementary School
Should I attend Holland Elementary School or Wales Elementary School? 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
Holland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Wales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Holland Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wales Elementary School 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 55-59% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
226 students
118 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#597 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
17
Kindergarten Students
30
12
Grade 1 Students
23
15
Grade 2 Students
19
17
Grade 3 Students
30
10
Grade 4 Students
34
12
Grade 5 Students
32
14
Grade 6 Students
29
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
