Summary:
The city of Holyoke, Massachusetts is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The schools in this district are collectively underperforming, with all 12 schools ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories statewide.
The largest high school in the district, Holyoke High, has consistently low statewide rankings, with only 21.94% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 14.58% in 10th grade math, and 13.23% in 10th grade science. The school also has a high dropout rate of 13.4%. Another standout is Holyoke Community Charter School, which serves grades K-8 and has test scores well below state averages, with only 19.82% proficient or better in ELA and 15.11% in math across all grades.
Across the Holyoke school district, the schools struggle with low test scores, poor graduation rates, and other concerning metrics. The district-wide average proficiency rate in 10th grade ELA is 20.79%, compared to the state average of 56.86%. While the schools spend between $16,957 and $19,685 per student, which is on par with or slightly above the state average, the data suggests the district needs to re-evaluate its approaches to better serve its diverse student population and address the systemic challenges it faces.
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