Joseph Metcalf School
- Joseph Metcalf School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Joseph Metcalf School's student population of 262 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 262 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joseph Metcalf School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joseph Metcalf School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 19% |
| Black | 6% | 9% |
| White | 32% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.36 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holyoke School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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, 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 | 413 students
0.1 miles
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413)534-2083 0.1 PK-8 413 - Holyoke William R. Peck School Grades: 4-8 | 366 students
0.3 miles
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413)534-2040 0.3 4-8 366 - 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 | 1285 students
0.6 miles
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413)534-2020 0.6 9-12 1285 - Holyoke Gateway To College At Holyoke Community College Grades: 9-12 | 27 students
1.1 miles
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413)552-2370 1.1 9-12 27
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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