Joseph Metcalf School vs Michael E. Smith Middle School
Michael E. Smith Middle School has a higher overall rating of 5.6/10 compared to 1.7/10. Michael E. Smith Middle School is significantly larger with 511 students, about 2.5× the size of Joseph Metcalf School (205). In math proficiency, Joseph Metcalf School leads at 42.0%.
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Joseph Metcalf School
Holyoke, MA
1.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
205 students
Michael E. Smith Middle School
South Hadley, MA
5.6/10
Middle School5th – 8th
511 students
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| Metric | Joseph Metcalf School | Michael E. Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1.7 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 1.8 | 4.8 |
| Growth Score | 1.1 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| State Rank | #1,793 of 1,793 | #1,169 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 0th | 35th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Joseph Metcalf School | Michael E. Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 36.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Joseph Metcalf School | Michael E. Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 205 | 511 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Holyoke | South Hadley |
| City | Holyoke | South Hadley |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Holyoke (01040) | South Hadley (01075) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,892 | $93,646 |
| Median Home Value | $255,300 | $324,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,016 | $1,264 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.3% | 50.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.7% | 7.3% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 23 min |