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Joseph Metcalf School

2019 Northampton Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Joseph Metcalf School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Joseph Metcalf School's student population of 373 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 135% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Joseph Metcalf School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Metcalf School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1346 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Joseph Metcalf School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
77%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Joseph Metcalf School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Joseph Metcalf School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Joseph Metcalf School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Metcalf School's ranking?
Joseph Metcalf School is ranked #1346 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Metcalf School?
373 students attend Joseph Metcalf School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Joseph Metcalf School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Metcalf School?
Joseph Metcalf School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph Metcalf School offer ?
Joseph Metcalf School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Metcalf School part of?
Joseph Metcalf School is part of Holyoke School District.

School Reviews
5   12/8/2009
Everyone if helpful and nice. My daughter is happy and learning a lot. She loves yoga, and center time. She is building great friendships and is eger to learn. Before Metcalf she had no intrest in learning.
- Posted by Parent - kanga

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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