Happy Hollow School

Summary:

Happy Hollow School is an exceptional elementary school in Wayland, Massachusetts, serving 363 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance that outshines the state and district averages.

Happy Hollow School's students excel in MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 76.63% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 70.9% in the Wayland district and 39.17% statewide. The school's performance is particularly strong for specific student groups, ranking 26th out of 886 Massachusetts elementary schools for female students and 11th out of 891 for male students, both with 5-star ratings. Additionally, Happy Hollow School has a strong track record in supporting special education and disabled students, ranking 14th out of 905 Massachusetts elementary schools for special education students and 55th out of 672 for disabled students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as those in the Framingham district, Happy Hollow School stands out with significantly higher test scores and academic rankings. This highlights the quality of education and resources available at the school, making it a standout choice for families in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 63 Pequot Rd
       Wayland, MA  01778-3718


(508) 358-8641

District: Wayland

SchoolDigger Rank:
13th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,986 Help


Students who attend Happy Hollow School usually attend:

Middle:    Wayland Middle School
High:    Wayland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.5%
Asian:
15.9%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Happy Hollow School ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Wayland School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Happy Hollow School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wayland School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.5%), Asian (15.9%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Happy Hollow School is 11.8. 1 elementary schools in the Wayland School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Happy Hollow School is $19,986, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Wayland School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Happy Hollow School:

SchoolDigger ranks Happy Hollow School 13th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Happy Hollow School in the ranking list.)

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Wayland:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayland 10th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Happy Hollow School

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Rank History for all students at Happy Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.85 112th 884 87.3%
2004 85.38 104th 882 88.2%
2005 78.56 192nd 887 78.4%
2006 80.26 164th 911 82.0%
2007 76.15 216th 911 76.3%
2008 76.98 203rd 908 77.6%
2009 77.66 198th 909 78.2%
2010 77.44 211th 920 77.1%
2011 87.44 72nd 924 92.2%
2012 80.42 170th 930 81.7%
2013 76.78 206th 928 77.8%
2014 83.62 118th 926 87.3%
2015 82.16 132nd 914 85.6%
2016 82.66 133rd 932 85.7%
2017 82.89 142nd 938 84.9%
2018 84.94 117th 934 87.5%
2019 86.19 105th 942 88.9%
2021 87.93 106th 936 88.7%
2022 94.07 28th 932 97.0%
2023 93.95 34th 928 96.3%
2024 95.74 13th 916 98.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Happy Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.25 241st 886 72.8%
2019 82.82 85th 896 90.5%
2021 69.65 186th 894 79.2%
2022 95.13 14th 905 98.5%
2023 70.82 148th 703 78.9%
2024 83.11 77th 731 89.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Happy Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.18 69th 893 92.3%
2019 86.37 87th 902 90.4%
2021 83.46 141st 898 84.3%
2022 91.96 43rd 901 95.2%
2023 92.70 32nd 887 96.4%
2024 93.62 26th 886 97.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Happy Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.57 72nd 656 89.0%
2019 89.81 29th 665 95.6%
2021 61.76 181st 632 71.4%
2022 84.92 55th 672 91.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Happy Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.93 155th 898 82.7%
2019 83.17 127th 907 86.0%
2021 85.56 106th 904 88.3%
2022 93.80 24th 908 97.4%
2023 91.55 52nd 896 94.2%
2024 95.64 11th 891 98.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Tested In Person students at Happy Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.37 102nd 925 89.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Happy Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.08 79th 154 48.7%
2019 59.89 64th 155 58.7%
2024 81.36 22nd 152 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Happy Hollow School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.36 88th 772 88.6%
2019 78.80 121st 780 84.5%
2021 78.30 139th 765 81.8%
2022 89.41 36th 764 95.3%
2023 86.61 66th 762 91.3%
2024 90.67 31st 753 95.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Happy Hollow School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 355 25 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1989 369 21 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1990 383 21 30 2 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 403 26 24 14 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1992 409 26 32 9 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1993 288 18 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 283 17 15 11 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 319 16 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 319 16 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 346 22 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1998 354 14 17 16 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 369 10 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 374 9 17 8 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 367 12 31 13 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 307 21 50 8 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2003 307 21 50 8 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2004 303 25 53 10 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2005 275 27 52 11 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 265 22 55 15 0 n/a n/a 3 360
2007 244 24 57 20 0 n/a n/a 5 350
2008 234 21 55 21 0 n/a n/a 7 338
2009 294 27 65 22 0 0 10 0 418
2010 283 24 70 21 0 0 18 0 416
2011 295 27 75 18 0 0 25 0 440
2012 268 25 94 17 0 0 32 0 436
2013 276 28 87 17 0 0 33 0 441
2014 263 24 96 22 0 0 32 0 437
2015 240 29 83 23 0 1 32 0 408
2016 241 26 72 23 0 1 28 0 391
2017 257 27 61 16 0 1 24 0 386
2018 266 22 56 18 0 1 23 0 386
2019 269 21 47 13 0 1 24 0 375
2020 284 21 38 17 0 0 23 0 383
2021 269 14 37 16 0 0 25 0 361
2022 279 13 45 19 1 0 31 0 388
2023 253 7 48 21 1 0 33 0 363
2024 233 9 55 19 0 0 29 0 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Happy Hollow School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 402 n/a n/a n/a
1989 409 n/a n/a n/a
1990 436 n/a n/a n/a
1991 467 n/a n/a n/a
1992 477 n/a n/a n/a
1993 326 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 326 n/a n/a n/a
1995 361 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 361 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 394 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 401 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 409 n/a 0.0 6.4
2000 408 n/a 0.0 5.1
2001 423 n/a 0.0 5.9
2002 386 n/a n/a 6
2003 386 n/a n/a 6
2004 391 26.4 14.8 5.6
2005 365 25.3 14.4 5.8
2006 360 23.1 15.6 5.6
2007 350 26.0 13.5 7.5
2008 338 24.1 14.0 7.9
2009 418 30.5 13.7 8.1
2010 416 29.3 14.1 7.2
2011 440 29.7 14.7 6.4
2012 436 29.4 14.8 7.3
2013 441 30.1 14.6 7.3
2014 437 29.5 14.7 6.9
2015 408 29.0 14.0 10
2016 391 27.0 14.4 n/a
2017 386 27.8 13.8 n/a
2018 386 27.1 14.2 n/a
2019 375 28.1 13.3 n/a
2020 383 28.3 13.5 n/a
2021 361 29.2 12.3 n/a
2022 388 29.1 13.3 n/a
2023 363 29.0 12.4 n/a
2024 345 29.1 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Happy Hollow School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 402 n/a n/a n/a
1989 409 n/a n/a n/a
1990 436 n/a n/a n/a
1991 467 n/a n/a n/a
1992 477 n/a n/a n/a
1993 326 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 326 n/a n/a n/a
1995 361 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 361 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 394 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 401 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 409 n/a 0.0 6.4
2000 408 n/a 0.0 5.1
2001 423 n/a 0.0 5.9
2002 386 n/a n/a 6
2003 386 n/a n/a 6
2004 391 26.4 14.8 5.6
2005 365 25.3 14.4 5.8
2006 360 23.1 15.6 5.6
2007 350 26.0 13.5 7.5
2008 338 24.1 14.0 7.9
2009 418 30.5 13.7 8.1
2010 416 29.3 14.1 7.2
2011 440 29.7 14.7 6.4
2012 436 29.4 14.8 7.3
2013 441 30.1 14.6 7.3
2014 437 29.5 14.7 6.9
2015 408 29.0 14.0 10
2016 391 27.0 14.4 n/a
2017 386 27.8 13.8 n/a
2018 386 27.1 14.2 n/a
2019 375 28.1 13.3 n/a
2020 383 28.3 13.5 n/a
2021 361 29.2 12.3 n/a
2022 388 29.1 13.3 n/a
2023 363 29.0 12.4 n/a
2024 345 29.1 11.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Happy Hollow School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $488 (2.6%) $17,935 (97.4%) $18,423
2020 $484 (2.7%) $17,452 (97.3%) $17,936
2021 $606 (3.0%) $19,380 (97.0%) $19,986

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Happy Hollow School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 34th of 928 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Happy Hollow School)6768.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayland)7567.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Happy Hollow School)7265.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayland)7567.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Happy Hollow School)7971.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayland)8072.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Happy Hollow School)7781.7
 4.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayland)7885.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Happy Hollow School)7175.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayland)7372.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Happy Hollow School)7384.1
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayland)7677.1
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Happy Hollow School)7177.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Wayland)6771.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Happy Hollow School)7371.9
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wayland)7771.6
 5.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Happy Hollow School)7577.1
 2.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wayland)7775.8
 1.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Happy Hollow School)7177.9
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Wayland)7475.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375363
 3.2%
African American217
 66.7%
American Indian01
Asian4748
 2.1%
Hispanic1321
 61.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White269253
 5.9%
Two or More Races2433
 37.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Hollow School

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Happy Hollow School.

Students who attend Happy Hollow School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wayland Middle School
High : Wayland High School

Students at Happy Hollow School are 68% White, 16% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Yes! Happy Hollow School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools.


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