Serving 417 students in grades 5-8, Veritas Prep Holyoke ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Veritas Prep Holyoke ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Veritas Prep Holyoke's student population of 417 students has grown by 200% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 242% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Veritas Prep Holyoke ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veritas Prep Holyoke is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1642 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
92%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
2%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veritas Prep Holyoke's ranking?
Veritas Prep Holyoke is ranked #1642 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Veritas Prep Holyoke?
417 students attend Veritas Prep Holyoke.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Veritas Prep Holyoke students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Veritas Prep Holyoke?
Veritas Prep Holyoke has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veritas Prep Holyoke offer ?
Veritas Prep Holyoke offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Veritas Prep Holyoke part of?
Veritas Prep Holyoke is part of Holyoke School District.
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