Joseph Metcalf School
Joseph Metcalf School serves 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Joseph Metcalf School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Joseph Metcalf School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Joseph Metcalf School's student population of 259 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Joseph Metcalf School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph Metcalf School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1293 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-39% | 52% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 56% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 54% | 20% |
| Black | 6% | 9% |
| White | 37% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holyoke School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Joseph Metcalf School is Holyoke High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Morgan Full Service Community School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holyoke Morgan Full Service Community School Grades: PK-8 | 416 students
0.1 miles
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083 0.1 PK-8 416 - Holyoke William R. Peck School Grades: 4-8 | 339 students
0.3 miles
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040 0.3 4-8 339 - Holyoke Holyoke Community Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 702 students
0.5 miles
2200 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111 0.5 K-8 702 - Holyoke Holyoke High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,332 student
0.6 miles
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020 0.6 9-12 1,332 - Holyoke Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College Grades: 10-12 | 26 students
1.1 miles
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2370 1.1 10-12 26
School Reviews
| 5 Everyone if helpful and nice. My daughter is happy and learning a lot. She loves yoga, and center time. She is building great friendships and is eger to learn. Before Metcalf she had no intrest in learning. - Posted by Parent - kanga |
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