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Holland Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 702 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted May 12, 2010

Great staff who really cares for the kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2009

My daughter just started this school as a transfer from another Dorchester school and every day she tells me how much she loves the school, she loves her teacher, and now hate Friday's because she can't go to school, what a blessing!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2008

I love this school because i went to this school this school. This school is so fun you should put your child in this school. They would love it. Go holland dragons and the school
—Submitted by a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
16%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
26%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
4%

2009

 
 
5%

2008

 
 
5%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
12%

2009

 
 
10%

2008

 
 
15%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
24%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
15%

2008

 
 
21%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
7%

2010

 
 
10%

2009

 
 
8%

2008

 
 
8%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students14%
Female20%
Male8%
African American11%
Asian27%
Hispanic11%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners4%

Math

All Students23%
Female27%
Male20%
African American18%
Asian60%
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners24%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students6%
Female6%
Male6%
African American2%
Asian21%
Hispanic3%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners2%

Math

All Students13%
Female16%
Male10%
African American4%
Asian50%
Hispanic5%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners10%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students18%
Female26%
Male11%
African American15%
Asian44%
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities8%
English language learners19%

Math

All Students33%
Female38%
Male26%
African American9%
Asian72%
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged33%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners44%

Science

All Students7%
Female2%
Male11%
African American3%
Asian22%
Hispanic3%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners9%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 46% 8%
Hispanic 33% 14%
Asian 18% 5%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
White 1% 70%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 87%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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85 Olney St
Dorchester, MA 02121
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Phone: (617) 635-8832

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