Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Holyoke Community Charter School 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 9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Holyoke Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Holyoke Community Charter School's student population of 653 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
653 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Holyoke Community Charter School 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 Holyoke Community Charter School is 0.13, 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
#1494 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
93%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
3%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holyoke Community Charter School's ranking?
Holyoke Community Charter School is ranked #1494 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Holyoke Community Charter School?
653 students attend Holyoke Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Holyoke Community Charter School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holyoke Community Charter School?
Holyoke Community Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Holyoke Community Charter School offer ?
Holyoke Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holyoke Community Charter School part of?
Holyoke Community Charter School is part of Holyoke Community Charter School District.
School Reviews
5 7/1/2019
This school is very nice and the way they teach is good, the thing I would change is the school lunch other than that I love HCCS.
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