Enrollment
213
Middle
DISTRICT 322 · STATE 547
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOLYOKE·NCES 250627001178
Joseph Metcalf School
2019 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040 · (413) 534-2104 · Hampden County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL213 STUDENTS
F
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Scored higher than 0% of Massachusetts public middle schools
- FTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- FThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Massachusetts public middle schools
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 73 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 72 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 68 | 32% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Joseph Metcalf School→Holyoke High
Based on grade levels within Holyoke. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
11.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -33.0pp since 2017
Math
4.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -34.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 11 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 4 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 33 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 34 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 11.0% | 4.0% |
| 2023-24 | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 2022-23 | 23.0% | 17.0% |
| 2021-22 | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| 2020-21 | 31.0% | 15.0% |
| 2018-19 | 46.0% | 43.0% |
| 2017-18 | 44.0% | 38.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Joseph Metcalf School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Hampden County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 4.0% | #301 of 304 ▼ 2 | #26 of 28 ▼ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 11.0% | #296 of 304 ▲ 5 | #24 of 28 ▲ 2 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -14.5pp | #3 of 299 | #1 of 26 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 213 | #294 of 310 | #25 of 30 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.9:1 | #56 of 296 | #7 of 27 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.5% | #222 of 296 | #25 of 27 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -17.8% | #50 of 204 | #6 of 16 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
213
-85 (-29%) vs 2020
+21% since 2000-01, when it was 176
Student : Teacher
9.9:1
was 13.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 213 | 21.5 | 9.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 205 | 22 | 9.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 373 | 33 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 298 | 23 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 259 | 13.9 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 212 | 13 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 206 | 10 | 20.6:1 | 54% (111) |
| 2000-01 | 176 | N/A | N/A | 43% (75) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Joseph Metcalf School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (259 to 213); teachers up 55% (13.9 to 21.5).
About Joseph Metcalf School
Joseph Metcalf School is a small middle school in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The school reports 213 students in grades 6 through 8. The typical figure for middle schools in Massachusetts is about 547 students.
Joseph Metcalf School is one of the 10 schools that make up Holyoke (4,795 students in total).
At Joseph Metcalf School, Hispanic students make up 81% of the student body. Smaller groups are 11% White, 4% Black, and 2% multiracial. County-wide, 27% of Hampden County residents are Hispanic. The chance that two students picked at random at Joseph Metcalf School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 33%.
The school reported 21.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 9.9:1. For comparison, middle schools in Massachusetts average 11.5:1.
Measured against Massachusetts public middle schools, Joseph Metcalf School receives an F. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
County data help place the school in context: in Hampden County, median household income is about $71,306, roughly 29% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Hampden County number 168 and enroll about 68,540.
Holyoke Community Charter School is located about 0.5 miles from Joseph Metcalf School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Joseph Metcalf School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
The student count in 2024-25 was 213, 29% below the 298 of 2020-21. Students per teacher fell from 13.0 in 2020-21 to 9.9 in 2024-25.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Joseph Metcalf School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hampden County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
462,815
Census ACS
Median income
$71,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
168
68,540 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Holyoke
- Holyoke HighHigh · 1,569 students
- Kelly ElementaryElementary · 464 students
- Lt Clayre Sullivan ElementaryMiddle · 463 students
- E N White ElementaryElementary · 453 students
- Maurice A Donahue ElementaryElementary · 388 students
- Morgan Full Service Community SchoolElementary · 334 students
Other schools in Holyoke
- Holyoke HighHigh · 1,569 students
- Holyoke Community Charter SchoolElementary · 701 students
- Kelly ElementaryElementary · 464 students
- Lt Clayre Sullivan ElementaryMiddle · 463 students
- E N White ElementaryElementary · 453 students
- Maurice A Donahue ElementaryElementary · 388 students
Nearby schools
- Holyoke Community Charter School0.5 mi · 701
- Holyoke High0.6 mi · 1,569
- Holyoke STEM Academy1.0 mi · 289
- Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary1.1 mi · 317
- H.B. Lawrence School1.1 mi · 305
- Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary1.1 mi · 463
Frequently asked questions
About Joseph Metcalf SchoolHow large is Joseph Metcalf School?
Joseph Metcalf School enrolls approximately 213 students in grades 06-08.
Is Joseph Metcalf School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Joseph Metcalf School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Joseph Metcalf School have?
Joseph Metcalf School employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Joseph Metcalf School?
Student demographics at Joseph Metcalf School are roughly 11% White, 81% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Joseph Metcalf School?
Joseph Metcalf School is overseen by Holyoke in Hampden County.
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