Serving 463 students in grades 6-8, Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary 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 8% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary serves the west part of Holyoke, MA, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge being 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
463 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1597 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
80%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School's ranking?
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School is ranked #1597 out of 1,626 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School?
463 students attend Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School?
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School offer ?
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School part of?
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School is part of Holyoke School District.
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