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#726 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 40% in state

Holland Elementary

Elementary School · Holland · Holland, MA

An elementary school in Holland, MA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

28 Sturbridge Road, Holland, MA 01521

  • Math 48% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
District spending per student$16,810
Chronic Absenteeism15%

Students at Holland Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
40%
2023
Math
56%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Holland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average383/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), 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

$86,806

Median home value

$288,700

Median rent

$1,750/mo

College educated

34.2%

Homeownership

96%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01521; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wales ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–63.2 mi93Compare →
Brimfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–64.3 mi284Compare →
Old Sturbridge Academy Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–84.3 mi348Compare →
Burgess ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–64.7 mi902Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Holland

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Holland Elementary is listed in Holland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Holland Elementary

Holland Elementary is a public elementary school in Holland, MA, part of Holland, serving approximately 226 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #726 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Holland Elementary

What grades does Holland Elementary serve?

Holland Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Holland Elementary?

Holland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holland Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Holland Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holland Elementary rank in MA?

Holland Elementary ranks #726 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Holland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Holland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Holland Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holland Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holland Elementary a charter school?

No, Holland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Holland Elementary a Title I school?

No, Holland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hampden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.0%
Area population (ZIP 01521)
2,576
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
49.5
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 01521; 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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