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Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program vs. Happy Hollow School

Should you attend Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program or Happy Hollow School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
510 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Happy Hollow School
63 Pequot Rd
Wayland, MA 01778
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Happy Hollow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Happy Hollow School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
218 students
345 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Happy Hollow School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Happy Hollow School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Happy Hollow School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waltham School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Happy Hollow School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayland School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1286 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#116 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Happy Hollow School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waltham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Happy Hollow School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayland School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waltham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Happy Hollow School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayland School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MA)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Happy Hollow School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayland School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program by grade.
This chart displays the students of Happy Hollow School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
40
52
Grade 1 Students
39
45
Grade 2 Students
40
60
Grade 3 Students
36
63
Grade 4 Students
34
64
Grade 5 Students
29
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Happy Hollow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Happy Hollow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Happy Hollow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
20%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Happy Hollow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waltham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Happy Hollow School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayland School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.47
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waltham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Happy Hollow School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayland School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
n/a
9%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Happy Hollow School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayland School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Happy Hollow School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayland School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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