Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 542 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Heights Elementary School?
542 students attend Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Heights Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heights Elementary School?
Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heights Elementary School offer ?
Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heights Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 542 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
