Hollis vs. Heights Elementary School
Should I attend Hollis or Heights 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
Hollis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
302 students
537 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#125 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
21
67
Grade 1 Students
77
88
Grade 2 Students
68
99
Grade 3 Students
77
97
Grade 4 Students
59
93
Grade 5 Students
-
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
31%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
60%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%