Holyoke School District

57 Suffolk Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Holyoke School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,898 students in Holyoke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Holyoke School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
4,898 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
419 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Holyoke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 70% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#397 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
7%
41%
12%
44%
11%
44%
75%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
81%
25%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
12%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,624 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,374 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,624
$23,845
Spending / Student
$26,374
$24,602

Best Holyoke School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph Metcalf School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Holyoke High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,567 students
Rank: #33.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Jarvis Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Jefferson Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
Morgan Full Service Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
216 West Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Maurice A Donahue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1010.
Holyoke Stem Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,898 students.
What is the rank of Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District is ranked #391 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke School District?
81% of Holyoke School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Holyoke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,374 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,898 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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