Holyoke School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,943 students in Holyoke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Holyoke School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Holyoke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 70% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
30 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,014 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
24%
# Black Students
178 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
3%
10%
# White Students
628 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
13%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
316
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
309
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
373
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
361
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
350
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
352
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
339
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
339
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
384
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
372
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
358
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
401
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,391 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,134 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,943 students.
What is the rank of Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District is ranked #394 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holyoke School District?
81% of Holyoke School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holyoke School District?
Holyoke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Holyoke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,134 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,943 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 75% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
