Holyoke School District
- 57 SUFFOLK ST
- HOLYOKE, MA 01040
- (413) 534-2005
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 49.5% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 11.6% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $18,539 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 11.5 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,025 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 524 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 15.0% | 61.0% | |
| Chemistry Test | |||
| 2010 | 14.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 36.0% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2009 | 28.0% | 57.0% | |
| Technology/Engineering Test | |||
| 2009 | 2.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 18.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 45.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 19.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 7.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 8.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 20.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 23.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 25.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 19.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 16.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 17.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 16.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 14.0% | 48.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,025 | 11.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 208 |
| Kindergarten Students | 421 |
| 1st Grade Students | 417 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 357 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 402 |
| 4th Grade Students | 376 |
| 5th Grade Students | 401 |
| 6th Grade Students | 419 |
| 7th Grade Students | 461 |
| 8th Grade Students | 476 |
| 9th Grade Students | 724 |
| 10th Grade Students | 504 |
| 11th Grade Students | 364 |
| 12th Grade Students | 371 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 47 |
| Hispanic | 4,542 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 194 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,110 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,074 |
| Female | 2,827 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 524 | 11.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 28 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 304 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 183 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 173 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 7 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 16 |
| Elementary | 7 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 226 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 20 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 45 |
| School Administrators | 35 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 50 |
| Student Support Services | 59 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 17 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $113,517,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $16,414,000 | 14.5% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $11,637,000 | 10.3% |
| Other School Systems | $105,000 | 0.09% |
| School Lunch | $1,791,000 | 1.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $40,000 | 0.04% |
| Rents and Royalties | $48,000 | 0.04% |
| Private Contributions | $97,000 | 0.09% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,696,000 | 2.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $83,952,000 | 74.0% |
| General Formula Assistance | $66,054,000 | 58.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,365,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $3,316,000 | 2.9% |
| Non-Specified | $1,252,000 | 1.1% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $11,965,000 | 10.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $13,151,000 | 11.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $6,113,000 | 5.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,006,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $215,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,702,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Other | $3,115,000 | 2.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $113,479,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $71,641,000 | 63.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $37,921,000 | 33.4% |
| Student Support | $8,440,000 | 7.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $8,564,000 | 7.5% |
| General Administration Support | $882,000 | 0.8% |
| School Administration Support | $5,407,000 | 4.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $7,748,000 | 6.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,589,000 | 4.0% |
| Other Support Services | $2,291,000 | 2.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,917,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $3,829,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Services | $88,000 | 0.08% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 49.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 304 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 16 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 228 | 11.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Holyoke School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 6,025
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 524
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE SCHOOL | ||||
156 Cabot St
Holyoke, MA Public | KG-12 | 123 | 4.2 |  Review This School |
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| E N WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1 Jefferson St
Holyoke, MA Public | KG-8 | 469 | 10.9 | Review This School |
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| HOLYOKE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
500 Beech St
Holyoke, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,278 | 13.9 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| JOSEPH METCALF PRESCHOOL | ||||
2019 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA Public | Unknown | 208 | 23.1 | Review This School |
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| KELLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
216 West St
Holyoke, MA Public | KG-8 | 587 | 10.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| LT CLAYRE SULLIVAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
400 Jarvis Ave
Holyoke, MA Public | KG-8 | 621 | 14.0 | Review This School |
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| LT ELMER J MCMAHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
75 Kane Rd
Holyoke, MA Public | KG-8 | 443 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| MAURICE A DONAHUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
210 Whiting Farms Rd
Holyoke, MA Public | KG-8 | 477 | 11.0 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| MORGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
596 South Bridge St
Holyoke, MA Public | KG-8 | 442 | 9.4 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM R. PECK SCHOOL | ||||
1916 Northampton St
Holyoke, MA Public | KG-8 | 601 | 10.1 | Review This School |
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| WM J DEAN VOCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1045 Main St
Holyoke, MA Public | 9-12 | 652 | 8.7 |  3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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