Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joseph Metcalf 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Metcalf School's student population of 373 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 135% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph Metcalf School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Metcalf School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1346 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
77%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
19%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Metcalf School's ranking?
Joseph Metcalf School is ranked #1346 out of 1,631 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Metcalf School?
373 students attend Joseph Metcalf School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Joseph Metcalf School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Metcalf School?
Joseph Metcalf School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph Metcalf School offer ?
Joseph Metcalf School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Metcalf School part of?
Joseph Metcalf School is part of Holyoke School District.
School Reviews
5 12/8/2009
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.
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