Summary:
The Holyoke Community Charter School is the sole elementary school located within the Holyoke Community Charter (District) in Massachusetts. This school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade and has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Massachusetts elementary schools over the past three school years.
The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only around 20% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 15% in Mathematics on the MCAS tests, compared to state averages of 39% and 41%, respectively. The school's performance on MCAS Science tests is also below the state average, with approximately 25% of students proficient or better compared to the state average of 42%. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio, it continues to face significant academic challenges.
The Holyoke Community Charter School serves a highly diverse student population, with 92.55% of students identifying as Hispanic, 4.53% as White, and 1.31% as African American. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges in addressing the educational needs of its community, and targeted interventions and strategies will be crucial to improve student outcomes.
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