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Very Good

#589 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 33% in state

Roland Hayes

Elementary School · Brookline

100 Eliot Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Enrollment

434

Student-Teacher

13.2:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#589 of 1,793

In Chestnut Hill

#2 of 3

public schools

In district

#9 of 13

Brookline

Equity

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Roland Hayes

7.1/10

Elementary School in Chestnut Hill · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Roland Hayes

Roland Hayes is a public elementary school in Chestnut Hill, MA, part of Brookline. Roland Hayes serves approximately 434 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Roland Hayes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Roland Hayes show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts below district
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • District avg 8.5
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+25 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.6 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$28,114
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Roland Hayes — Students at Roland Hayes score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 73.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.4% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 79.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 130 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
80%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
79.1%
ELA
85.9%
2019
Math
79.1%
ELA
82.9%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
69.7%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
67.3%
ELA
77.1%
2023
Math
70.3%
ELA
74.3%
2024
Math
66.7%
ELA
66.5%
2025
Math
67.2%
ELA
74.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.2/10.

How Roland Hayes Compares

See how Roland Hayes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.1/10
67th percentile in MA
Academic
9.3/10
Excellent
Growth
5.2/10
Average
Environment
8.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
18.0%

Location

100 Eliot Street, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Roland Hayes may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. William H Lincoln (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Brookline), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winship Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Brighton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE CHESTNUT HILLSCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Chestnut Hill, see our Chestnut Hill schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
John D Runkle Brookline 0.5 mi 8.3
YESHIVA OHR YISRAEL HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS Chestnut Hill 0.5 mi 6.2
BRIMMER & MAY SCHOOL Chestnut Hill 0.7 mi 7.6
TORAH ACADEMY Brookline 0.9 mi 5.3
Baldwin Early Learning Pilot Academy Brighton 1.0 mi 6.8
THE CHESTNUT HILLSCHOOL Chestnut Hill 0.9 mi 8.4
Michael Driscoll Brookline 1.1 mi 8.4
THE PARK SCHOOL Brookline 1.1 mi 4.4
MAIMONIDES Brookline 0.9 mi 7.3
William H Lincoln Brookline 1.0 mi 9.2
MAIMONIDES SCHOOL ELEMENTARY SECTION Brookline 1.0 mi 6.3
Brookline Early Education Program at Clark Road Brookline 1.0 mi 4.6
BEAVER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Chestnut Hill 1.1 mi 7.9
Brookline High Brookline 1.0 mi 9.1
Winship Elementary School Brighton 1.4 mi 9.2
Brighton High School Brighton 1.5 mi 4.5
B C CAMPUS SCHOOL Chestnut Hill 1.1 mi
Edison K-8 School Brighton 1.4 mi 5.4
Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School Brighton 1.6 mi 5.1
KENNEDY DAY SCHOOL Brighton 1.6 mi 7.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02467 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$173,854

Median Home Value

$1,249,100

Median Rent

$3,067/mo

Population

22,325

College Educated

83%

Homeownership

68.3%

Avg Commute

25.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

30

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roland Hayes

What grades does Roland Hayes serve?

Roland Hayes serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Roland Hayes?

Roland Hayes has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roland Hayes?

The student-teacher ratio at Roland Hayes is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roland Hayes rank in MA?

Roland Hayes ranks #589 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Roland Hayes's MySchoolScout rating?

Roland Hayes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Roland Hayes?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roland Hayes has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roland Hayes a charter school?

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

Is Roland Hayes a Title I school?

No, Roland Hayes is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
50 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
63 Good Transit
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%

District

Brookline
District Enrollment
7,039
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,114
District Rank
#9 of 13

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