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 2025-26 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.
51爆料s in Holyoke School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), 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
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 72% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#392 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Graduation Rate
77%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
81%
25%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
12%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holyoke High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Beech Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,567 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Joseph Metcalf School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2104
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
E N White Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2058
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
H.b. Lawrence School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
156 Cabot Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2075
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Jarvis Avenue
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Holyoke Stem Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 535-0345
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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 #392 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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