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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 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,102 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 14% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,844 Schools
# Students
5,102 Students
910,733 Students
# Teachers
447 Teachers
76,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Holyoke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 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.
Overall District Rank
#397 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Graduation Rate
75%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,053 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
65,776 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,128 Students
210,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
23%
# Black Students
183 Students
84,948 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
674 Students
506,615 Students
% White Students
13%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
39,058 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
306
27,674
# Students in K Grade:
318
62,299
# Students in 1st Grade:
374
62,529
# Students in 2nd Grade:
386
63,977
# Students in 3rd Grade:
375
65,377
# Students in 4th Grade:
340
65,710
# Students in 5th Grade:
409
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
351
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
360
68,855
# Students in 8th Grade:
375
71,317
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
356
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
356
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
418
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,679
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,599 is higher than the state median of $23,991. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,319 is higher than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$126 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,599
$23,991
Spending / Student
$25,319
$24,753
Best Holyoke School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph Metcalf School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Grades: PK-7
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Holyoke High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,508 students
Rank: #33.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Rank: #44.
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Jarvis Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: PK-3
| 186 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Morgan Full Service Community School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
596 South Bridge Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2083
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
William R. Peck School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2040
Grades: 4-8
| 216 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Kelly Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 West Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2078
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Maurice A Donahue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 Whiting Farms Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2069
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Holyoke Stem Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Veritas Prep Holyoke
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,102 students.
What is the rank of Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District is ranked #394 out of 395 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, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Holyoke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,319 is higher than the state median of $24,753. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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