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Best Schools in Holden, MA
Holden, MA has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,755 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Holden exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Holden, MA
The top high schools in Holden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wachusett Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1930 Students
2. West Boylston Junior/senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Boylston • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 433 Students
3. Doherty Memorial High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1344 Students
Best Middle Schools in Holden, MA
The top middle schools in Holden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
2. Forest Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 897 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Holden, MA
The top elementary schools in Holden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dawson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 499 Students
2. Davis Hill Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
3. Leroy E.mayo
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wachusett • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 491 Students
4. Major Edwards Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Boylston • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 431 Students
5. Elm Park Community
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Worcester • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 415 Students
6. Holden Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holden Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 96 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Holden, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Holden, MA has a total population of 15,062 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Holden, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Holden, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.89 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Holden, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Holden, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Holden, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Holden, MA
How many schools are in Holden, MA?
Holden, MA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,755 students in total.
How do schools in Holden perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Holden score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Holden exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Holden?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Holden
5 of 5 schools in Holden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Holden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.