Is Holyoke STEM Academy a good school?

Holyoke STEM Academy ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Massachusetts middle schools.

How many students attend Holyoke STEM Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Holyoke STEM Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Holyoke STEM Academy?

Students at Holyoke STEM Academy are 81% Hispanic, 14% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Holyoke STEM Academy

Summary:

Holyoke STEM Academy is a public middle school in Holyoke, MA, serving 290 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 81.38% Hispanic students enrolled in the 2022-2023 school year.

Holyoke STEM Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Massachusetts, with proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation assessments significantly below the state averages. Only 2.9% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and just 1.47% were proficient or better in Math for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's subgroup performance is also concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Massachusetts middle schools for Hispanic, White, and Special Education student groups. Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, Holyoke STEM Academy has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the years.

The challenges faced by Holyoke STEM Academy are not unique within the Holyoke school district, as nearby schools such as Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary and Joseph Metcalf School also perform poorly on academic measures and have similar low-income, minority student populations. Addressing these systemic issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and a focus on improving teaching and learning practices.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1045 Main Street
Holyoke, MA 01040

(413) 535-0345

District: Holyoke

SchoolDigger Rank:
491^st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,858

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 290

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.4%

White:

14.1%

African American:

2.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Holyoke STEM Academy ranks worse than 99.6% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Holyoke School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Holyoke STEM Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Holyoke School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (81.4%), White (14.1%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holyoke STEM Academy is 15.5, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Holyoke School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holyoke STEM Academy is $18,858, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Holyoke School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holyoke STEM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Holyoke STEM Academy 491^st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Holyoke STEM Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Holyoke:

SchoolDigger ranks Holyoke 351^st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	2.64	492^nd	498	1.2%
2021	5.97	494^th	501	1.4%
2022	5.85	485^th	497	2.4%
2023	5.76	487^th	501	2.8%
2024	5.15	491^st	493	0.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	26.70	137^th	138	0.7%
2021	40.50	71^st	135	47.4%
2022	38.32	105^th	154	31.8%
2023	32.92	126^th	155	18.7%
2024	32.26	180^th	180	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	3.93	478^th	484	1.2%
2021	9.47	483^rd	489	1.2%
2022	8.28	489^th	503	2.8%
2023	19.99	413^th	444	7.0%
2024	20.41	406^th	441	7.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	4.28	445^th	452	1.5%
2021	8.92	457^th	462	1.1%
2022	7.32	480^th	489	1.8%
2023	7.06	469^th	481	2.5%
2024	6.80	466^th	469	0.6%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	32.17	23^rd	36	36.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	2.28	477^th	478	0.2%
2021	5.68	480^th	483	0.6%
2022	5.99	484^th	494	2.0%
2023	6.68	477^th	489	2.5%
2024	4.79	479^th	481	0.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	18.32	391^st	424	7.8%
2021	24.49	353^rd	431	18.1%
2022	28.11	321^st	445	27.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	3.03	475^th	478	0.6%
2021	7.36	477^th	485	1.6%
2022	7.23	486^th	497	2.2%
2023	5.44	481^st	489	1.6%
2024	6.24	477^th	483	1.2%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	5.87	484^th	491	1.4%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	11.73	328^th	339	3.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	6.31	320^th	322	0.6%
2021	11.25	335^th	335	0.0%
2022	11.35	365^th	368	0.8%
2023	11.69	355^th	364	2.5%
2024	11.40	372^nd	378	1.6%

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Rank History for White students at Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2021	4.81	395^th	401	1.5%
2022	4.32	400^th	404	1.0%
2023	5.56	392^nd	403	2.7%
2024	1.35	392^nd	392	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	23	14	1	216	4	258
2020	22	13	2	181	3	221
2021	29	9	2	205	3	248
2022	34	9	0	208	5	256
2023	41	8	1	236	4	290

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Holyoke STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	258	20.0	12.9	n/a
2020	221	17.2	12.8	n/a
2021	248	21.2	11.6	n/a
2022	256	21.7	11.7	n/a
2023	290	18.7	15.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Holyoke STEM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	258	20.0	12.9	n/a
2020	221	17.2	12.8	n/a
2021	248	21.2	11.6	n/a
2022	256	21.7	11.7	n/a
2023	290	18.7	15.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Holyoke STEM Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,127 (12.4%)	$15,052 (87.6%)	$17,178
2020	$2,090 (11.6%)	$15,997 (88.4%)	$18,087
2021	$2,406 (12.8%)	$16,453 (87.2%)	$18,858

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holyoke STEM Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 492^nd of 498 Middle schools	Ranks 487^th of 501 Middle schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holyoke STEM Academy)	9	6.8	2.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Holyoke)	13	8.6	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	54	42.3	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Holyoke STEM Academy)	3	3.4	0.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Holyoke)	8	6.7	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	51	41	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holyoke STEM Academy)	8	3.5	4.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Holyoke)	16	4.7	11.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	48	40.5	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Holyoke STEM Academy)	3	3.6	0.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Holyoke)	7	2.7	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	48	38.1	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holyoke STEM Academy)	9	9.6	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Holyoke)	19	11	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	51	43.7	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holyoke STEM Academy)	3	3.2	0.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Holyoke)	11	4.9	6.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	47	37.7	9.3%
8th Grade Science (Holyoke STEM Academy)	7	6.4	0.6%
8th Grade Science (Holyoke)	12	7	5%
8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	46	40.9	5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holyoke STEM Academy)	9	6.7	2.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Holyoke)	18	9.4	8.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Holyoke STEM Academy)	3	3.4	0.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Holyoke)	12	6.2	5.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Holyoke STEM Academy)	7	6.4	0.6%
All Grades Science (Holyoke)	14	7.4	6.6%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	258	290	12.4%
African American	14	8	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	216	236	9.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	41	78.3%
Two or More Races	4	4

Schools Near Holyoke STEM Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holyoke STEM Academy	Public	6-8	1045 Main Street	Holyoke	01040	Hampden County	Holyoke	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 535-0345	290	19	15.5		41 (14.1%)	8 (2.8%)	236 (81.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	5.1	491^st of 493 public middle schools	0.4%		5.8	487^th of 501 public middle schools	2.8%	4	3.4	2.0	3.5	2.9	0.0	2.0	2.3	1.5	3.6	3.6	$18,858	$2,406	$16,453
Joseph Metcalf School	Public	6-8	2019 Northampton Street	Holyoke	01040	Hampden County	Holyoke	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 534-2104	373	33	11.3		72 (19.3%)	8 (2.1%)	288 (77.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	6.8	479^th of 493 public middle schools	2.8%		20.9	392^nd of 501 public middle schools	21.8%	87	6.9	9.4	3.0	6.4	3.5	9.4	0.0	4.2	1.5	1.5	$17,366	$1,949	$15,417
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary	Public	6-8	400 Jarvis Avenue	Holyoke	01040	Hampden County	Holyoke	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 534-2060	399	37	10.7		36 (9.0%)	11 (2.8%)	337 (84.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	8	468^th of 493 public middle schools	5.1%		9.8	464^th of 501 public middle schools	7.4%	4	4.9	6.8	13.3	8.2	2.1	6.1	6.7	5.0	9.0	9.0	$17,505	$2,396	$15,108
Bellamy Middle	Public	6-8	314 Pendleton Avenue	Chicopee	01020	Hampden County	Chicopee	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 594-3527	776	78	9.9		391 (50.4%)	41 (5.3%)	307 (39.6%)	8 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	31.8	320^th of 493 public middle schools	35.1%		29.9	341^st of 501 public middle schools	31.9%	21	23.7	22.7	26.5	24.4	29.2	20.8	25.5	25.2	36.4	36.4	$16,431	$1,122	$15,309
Dupont Middle	Public	6-8	650 Front Street	Chicopee	01013	Hampden County	Chicopee	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 594-1881	696	69	10.0		310 (44.5%)	36 (5.2%)	318 (45.7%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)	35.1	301^st of 493 public middle schools	38.9%		31.7	331^st of 501 public middle schools	33.9%	30	32.3	24.7	32.0	29.4	32.0	18.7	23.7	24.6	35.5	35.5	$15,694	$1,165	$14,530
West Springfield Middle	Public	6-8	31 Middle School Dr	West Springfield	01089	Hampden County	West Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 263-3404	897	75	11.9		570 (63.5%)	34 (3.8%)	177 (19.7%)	72 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.8%)	39.2	283^rd of 493 public middle schools	42.6%		38.7	292^nd of 501 public middle schools	41.7%	9	43.1	23.3	36.4	34.0	43.2	15.2	22.2	26.3	30.4	30.4	$14,436	$1,061	$13,375
Springfield Public Day Middle School	Public	6-8	732 Chestnut Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7281	51	10	5.3		6 (11.8%)	6 (11.8%)	39 (76.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.5	484^th of 493 public middle schools	1.8%		4.2	497^th of 501 public middle schools	0.8%	13	5.6	5.6	8.3	6.3	0.0	5.6	0.0	2.1	9.1	9.1	$38,119	$1,564	$36,555
Springfield Middle School	Public	6-8	732 Chestnut Street	Springfield	01102	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 787-7284	20	5	3.8		2 (10.0%)	2 (10.0%)	15 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)											$54,777	$3,320	$51,456
Impact Prep at Chestnut	Public	6-8	355 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2333	206	16	12.9		6 (2.9%)	28 (13.6%)	164 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.9%)	7.8	469^th of 493 public middle schools	4.9%		8	479^th of 501 public middle schools	4.4%	10	10.6	5.3	13.6	9.9	0.0	1.8	5.2	2.2	10.2	10.2	$19,652	$1,950	$17,702
Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted)	Public	6-8	355 Plainfield Street	Springfield	01107	Hampden County	Springfield	No	No	No	Yes	(413) 750-2333	274	25	10.8		30 (10.9%)	58 (21.2%)	170 (62.0%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	57.7	186^th of 493 public middle schools	62.3%		55.6	200^th of 501 public middle schools	60.1%	14	40.0	37.2	52.6	43.0	24.7	32.9	47.4	34.4	53.3	53.3	$19,024	$2,366	$16,659

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