Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)

Serving 136 students in grades Kindergarten-12, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
136 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
(12-13)
6-9%
61%
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(12-13)
6-9%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Center For Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
88%
23%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Center For Excellence and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
3%
10%
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White
7%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MA.
0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Center For Excellence and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
<50%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Center For Excellence and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
35%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Center For Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Center For Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Center For Excellence is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 85%.
How many students attend Center For Excellence?
136 students attend Center For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Center For Excellence students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Center For Excellence?
Center For Excellence has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center For Excellence offer ?
Center For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Center For Excellence part of?
Center For Excellence is part of Holyoke School District.

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