Excellent
#29 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 2% in state
Happy Hollow School
Elementary School · Wayland · Wayland, MA
A Wayland elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
63 Pequot Rd, Wayland, MA 01778
- Math 71% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Happy Hollow School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Happy Hollow School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average559/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wayland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$219,531
Median home value
$935,700
Median rent
$1,403/mo
College educated
77.7%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01778; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loker SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Veritas Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| Mary E Stapleton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Israel Loring SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayland
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Happy Hollow School is listed in Wayland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Happy Hollow School
Happy Hollow School is a public elementary school in Wayland, MA, part of Wayland, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Happy Hollow School
What grades does Happy Hollow School serve?
Happy Hollow School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Happy Hollow School?
Happy Hollow School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Happy Hollow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Happy Hollow School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Happy Hollow School rank in MA?
Happy Hollow School ranks #29 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Happy Hollow School's MySchoolScout rating?
Happy Hollow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Happy Hollow School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Happy Hollow School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Happy Hollow School a charter school?
No, Happy Hollow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Happy Hollow School a Title I school?
No, Happy Hollow School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 345
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (508) 358-8641
- Area population (ZIP 01778)
- 13,915
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01778; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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