Excellent
#220 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 12% in state
Hollis
Elementary School · Braintree · Braintree, MA
A Braintree elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
482 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184
- Math 62% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hollis score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 62 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hollis 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Braintree), 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
$125,305
Median home value
$623,200
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02184; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monatiquot Kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K | 0.4 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Mary E Flaherty SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Meeting House Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Donald RossEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 179 | 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.
Braintree
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hollis is listed in Braintree; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hollis
Hollis is a public elementary school in Braintree, MA, part of Braintree, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #220 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hollis
What grades does Hollis serve?
Hollis serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Hollis?
Hollis has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hollis?
The student-teacher ratio at Hollis 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 Hollis rank in MA?
Hollis ranks #220 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Hollis's MySchoolScout rating?
Hollis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Hollis?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hollis has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hollis a charter school?
No, Hollis is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hollis a Title I school?
No, Hollis is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (781) 380-0120
- Area population (ZIP 02184)
- 38,762
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 02184; 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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