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Holyoke School District

School District · Holyoke, Massachusetts

Students: 4,898
Teachers (FTE): 418

Avg Rating

6.0

out of 10

Schools

10

6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,313

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.7:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Holyoke?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Holyoke as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

E N White Elementary

8.2/10

Holyoke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Kelly Elementary

6.7/10

Holyoke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Maurice a Donahue Elementary

6.7/10

Holyoke · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#150 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

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 #150 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Holyoke's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are E N White Elementary (8.2/10), Kelly Elementary (6.7/10), and Maurice a Donahue Elementary (6.7/10). 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 8.2 / 10
2 Kelly Elementary 6.7 / 10
3 Maurice a Donahue Elementary 6.7 / 10
4 H.b. Lawrence School 6.7 / 10
5 Morgan Full Service Community School 6.5 / 10
6 Lt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary 6.4 / 10
7 Holyoke Stem Academy 5.5 / 10
8 Holyoke High 5.3 / 10
9 Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary 5.0 / 10
10 Joseph Metcalf School 2.9 / 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. The district invests $27,313 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.0/10, Holyoke demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is E N White Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Holyoke students show an average math proficiency of 12.2% and ELA proficiency of 18.2%.

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

Math Proficiency 12.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 18.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Holyoke with test data.

District Details

City
Holyoke
Total Enrollment
4,898
Teachers (FTE)
418
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Holyoke?

Holyoke spends $27,313 per student per year.

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 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Holyoke?

Across schools in Holyoke with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.2%. 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 6.0/10 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
6.0/10
Math Proficiency
12.2%
ELA Proficiency
18.2%

How we rate schools

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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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