Center For Excellence serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)6-9%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
88%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
7%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Center For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Center For Excellence is 50%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 85%.
How many students attend Center For Excellence?
136 students attend Center For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Center For Excellence students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Center For Excellence?
Center For Excellence has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Center For Excellence offer ?
Center For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Center For Excellence part of?
Center For Excellence is part of Holyoke School District.
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