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
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.
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
0.65
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
3,979 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
25%
# Black Students
199 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
598 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
12%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
339
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
338
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
320
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
324
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
345
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
333
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
329
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
354
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
329
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
380
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
402
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
376
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
409
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,798
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.
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)
(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: 6-8
| 205 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
| 1,567 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-5
| 331 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: 6-8
| 494 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
| 451 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-5
| 334 students
Rank: #77.
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-5
| 323 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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-5
| 459 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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-5
| 430 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 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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