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Holliston School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Holliston.

Students
2,689
Schools
4
Spent per student
$19,155
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
13:1
The gist

What stands out about Holliston School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 81% of Massachusetts districts
  • Math proficiency 19 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 17 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 7 pts above the state
  • Spends 28% less per student than the MA average
  • 13 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Devens.

PK–53 elementary schoolsAyer-Shirley School District
6–82 middle schoolsAyer-Shirley School District
9–122 high schoolsAyer-Shirley School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency55%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts65%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)96%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$19,155 per student · 28% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 38%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 66%State 29%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,754’20
2,809’21
2,776’22
2,724’23
2,689’24

About steady.

Students
White 76%Asian 9%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 5%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

4 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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