Holyoke School District
School District · Holyoke, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,898
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,898
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#198 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,313
+$5,942 vs Massachusetts median
District size
4,898 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Holyoke ranks #198 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Holyoke's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are E N White Elementary (7.5/10), Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary (7.2/10), and Maurice a Donahue Elementary (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Holyoke
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | E N White Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Maurice a Donahue Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Kelly Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 5 | H.b. Lawrence School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Morgan Full Service Community School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Holyoke Stem Academy | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Holyoke High | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Joseph Metcalf School | 1.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Holyoke
Holyoke is a Holyoke, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,898 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. District-level spending was $27,313 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Holyoke demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is E N White Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Holyoke students show an average math proficiency of 12.4% and ELA proficiency of 18.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Holyoke, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Holyoke with test data.
Schools in Holyoke
10 schoolsElementary Schools6
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Holyoke
- Total Enrollment
- 4,898
- Teachers (FTE)
- 418
- District spending per student
- $27,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Holyoke?
Holyoke has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Holyoke?
The average composite rating for Holyoke is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Holyoke?
Holyoke's district-level spending was $27,313 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Holyoke?
The average student-teacher ratio in Holyoke is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Holyoke?
E N White Elementary is the highest-rated school in Holyoke with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Holyoke?
Across schools in Holyoke with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Holyoke compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Holyoke has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 12.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Holyoke with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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