For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,557 students in 01040, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 01040, MA are Joseph Metcalf School, Holyoke Community Charter School and Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01040 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01040, MA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01040, MA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph Metcalf School
Magnet 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-8
| 373 students
Rank: #22.
Holyoke Community Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 533-0111
Grades: K-8
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
William R. Peck School
Magnet 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
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Holyoke Stem Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Holyoke Middle School
Magnet School
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
01040, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Excellence (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
303 Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 552-2176
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
Holyoke Alternative Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
165 Sargeant Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2014
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
1575 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 254 students
Magnet Middle For Arts (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
325 Pine Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2007
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
1916 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0181
Grades: 5-8
| 417 students
Wm J Dean Vocational Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2071
Grades: 10-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 01040, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 01040, MA include Joseph Metcalf School, Holyoke Community Charter School and Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 01040?
7 public middle schools are located in 01040.
What is the racial composition of students in 01040?
01040 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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