Holyoke School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 11 public schools in Holyoke School District, serving 5,293 students. Holyoke School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Holyoke School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Holyoke School District are Holyoke High School, Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School and Joseph Metcalf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Holyoke School District |
| School District Website | http://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (413) 534-2005 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 11 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 5,293 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 400 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Holyoke School District, which is ranked within the1/, bottom 50% of all 403 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.10
- The school district's graduation rate of 72% has increased from 54% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 52% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 72% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 41 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4,222 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 80% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 164 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 790 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 15% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 69 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 256 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 377 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 432 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 429 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 405 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 407 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 383 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 356 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 346 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 387 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 465 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 359 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 336 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 355 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $122 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $117 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $22,946 | 20340 |
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| Spending / Student | $22,137 | 18839 |
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Holyoke School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Holyoke High School Math: 54% | Reading: 85%
Rank:8/, Top 30%500 Beech Street10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Grades: 9-12 | 1,332 student
- Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School Vocational School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%1045 Main Street10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Grades: 10-12 | 183 students
- Joseph Metcalf School Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%2019 Northampton Street10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Grades: PK-3 | 259 students
- Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 28%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%400 Jarvis Avenue10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Grades: K-8 | 541 students
- Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 29%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%75 Kane Rd10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Grades: PK-8 | 419 students
- Morgan Full Service Community School Math: 11% | Reading: 19%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%596 South Bridge Street10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Grades: PK-8 | 416 students
- E N White Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 12%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1 Jefferson Street10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Grades: PK-8 | 502 students
- H.b. Lawrence School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%156 Cabot Street10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: K-3 | 278 students
- Maurice A Donahue Elementary School Math: 7% | Reading: 12%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%210 Whiting Farms Road10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Grades: PK-8 | 462 students
- William R. Peck School Math: 8% | Reading: 8%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%1916 Northampton Street10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Grades: 4-8 | 339 students
- Kelly Elementary School Math: 3% | Reading: 5%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%216 West Street10
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Grades: PK-8 | 562 students
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