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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Happy Hollow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Happy Hollow School's student population of 345 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Happy Hollow School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Happy Hollow School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
68%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy Hollow School's ranking?
Happy Hollow School is ranked #116 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Happy Hollow School often compared to?
Happy Hollow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Happy Hollow School?
345 students attend Happy Hollow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Happy Hollow School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Happy Hollow School?
Happy Hollow School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Happy Hollow School offer ?
Happy Hollow School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Happy Hollow School part of?
Happy Hollow School is part of Wayland School District.
In what neighborhood is Happy Hollow School located?
Happy Hollow School is located in the Cochituate neighborhood of Wayland, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in Cochituate.
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