John J Lynch Middle School (Closed 2009)

1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
John J Lynch Middle School serves 254 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
254 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
83%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John J Lynch Middle School?
254 students attend John J Lynch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of John J Lynch Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John J Lynch Middle School?
John J Lynch Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Lynch Middle School offer ?
John J Lynch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is John J Lynch Middle School part of?
John J Lynch Middle School is part of Holyoke School District.

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