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Joseph Metcalf School
Middle School · Holyoke · Holyoke, MA
A Holyoke middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2019 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
- Math 4% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph Metcalf School score 8% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2022, to 8% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 75 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Joseph Metcalf School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holyoke), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,892
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | 2–12 | 0.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Holyoke Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Lt Clayre Sullivan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Springdale Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | 2–12 | 1.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holyoke
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph Metcalf School is listed in Holyoke; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph Metcalf School
Joseph Metcalf School is a public middle school in Holyoke, MA, part of Holyoke, serving approximately 205 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,778 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph Metcalf School
What grades does Joseph Metcalf School serve?
Joseph Metcalf School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Joseph Metcalf School?
Joseph Metcalf School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Metcalf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Metcalf School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph Metcalf School rank in MA?
Joseph Metcalf School ranks #1,778 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Joseph Metcalf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph Metcalf School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joseph Metcalf School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph Metcalf School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Joseph Metcalf School a charter school?
No, Joseph Metcalf School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph Metcalf School a Title I school?
No, Joseph Metcalf School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.0%
- Phone
- (413) 534-2104
- Area population (ZIP 01040)
- 37,949
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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