A- Top 24%

Highlands School

Grades K-04 BRAINTREE, MA

Moved down 111 places from 2024 to 2025

#197 State Rank
A District Grade
144 Wildwood Avenue, BRAINTREE, MA 02184
High Attendance 96.2%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
318 Students
96.2% Attendance Rate
54.9 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

57.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

6% exceeding expectations

2023 60% 60%
2024 58% 58%
2025 57.5% 57.5%

Mathematics

68.5% Meeting or exceeding expectations

16% exceeding expectations

2023 56% 56%
2024 70% 70%
2025 68.5% 68.5%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 56%7%
2025English Language Arts04 59%5%
2025Mathematics03 71%19%
2025Mathematics04 66%13%
2024English Language Arts03 60%11%
2024English Language Arts04 56%2%
2024Mathematics03 75%15%
2024Mathematics04 65%9%
2023English Language Arts03 68%7%
2023English Language Arts04 56%5%
2023English Language Arts05 56%10%
2023Mathematics03 73%23%
2023Mathematics04 59%11%
2023Mathematics05 36%4%
2023Science05 61%16%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

318 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 66%
Asian 27.4%
Hispanic 3.8%
Multiracial 1.6%
Black 1.3%

Gender

47.2% Male
52.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 8.8%
Special Education 16%
Free/Reduced Lunch 19.2%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

96.2% Attendance Rate
5.6% Chronic Absence

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Location

144 Wildwood Avenue, BRAINTREE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highlands School's grade rating?

Highlands School has earned a grade of A-, ranked #197 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 24% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Highlands School?

Approximately 318 students are enrolled at Highlands School.

How does Highlands School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Highlands School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (58% proficient), Mathematics (68% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Highlands School?

Highlands School has an attendance rate of 96.2%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Highlands School part of?

Highlands School is part of Braintree School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.