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Holyoke School District

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57 Suffolk Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
Hampden County
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PH: (413) 534-2005
FAX: (413) 534-2297

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5095 students
  • 11 schools

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 MCAS Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 21% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 21% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 57% in 2009.

Math
 19% (2009)
 20% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 16% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 19% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2009.

Math
 14% (2009)
 13% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Science
 12% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 18% (2009)
 21% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 63% in 2009.

Math
 13% (2009)
 15% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 11% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 25% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 66% in 2009.

Math
 23% (2009)
 19% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 28% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 33% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 70% in 2009.

Math
 14% (2009)
 11% (2008)
 19% (2007)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Science
 8% (2009)
 7% (2008)
 5% (2007)
 6% (2006)
The state average for Science was 39% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 45% (2009)
 42% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 37% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 78% in 2009.

Math
 14% (2009)
 22% (2008)
 13% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 52% (2009)
 43% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 81% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MCAS Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students21%
Female23%
Male18%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
White52%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient4%

MathThis District
All Students19%
Female20%
Male18%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient6%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students16%
Female18%
Male15%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Students with disabilities1%
Limited English proficient4%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female13%
Male14%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
White31%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient2%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ScienceThis District
All Students12%
Female12%
Male13%
African American7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
White32%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged26%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient4%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students18%
Female22%
Male14%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
White37%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient3%

MathThis District
All Students13%
Female14%
Male11%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
White30%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient3%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students25%
Female29%
Male20%
African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient2%

MathThis District
All Students23%
Female22%
Male25%
African American14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
White53%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient2%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students28%
Female33%
Male23%
African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
White61%
Economically disadvantaged22%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities4%
Limited English proficient1%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female14%
Male15%
African American6%
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
White36%
Economically disadvantaged8%
Not economically disadvantaged35%
Students with disabilities1%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ScienceThis District
All Students8%
Female9%
Male8%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
White24%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantaged22%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient0%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students45%
Female48%
Male43%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient6%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female16%
Male13%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
White38%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged32%
Students with disabilities2%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students52%
Female56%
Male47%
African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
White83%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient2%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female47%
Male37%
African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities5%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
  • The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 MCAS STE Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Biology
 15% (2009)
 12% (2008)
 16% (2007)
The state average for Biology was 61% in 2009.

Introductory Physics
 28% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Introductory Physics was 57% in 2009.

Chemistry
 8% (2009)
 17% (2008)
 0% (2007)
The state average for Chemistry was 36% in 2009.

Technology/Engineering
 2% (2009)
Data not available for this district (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Technology/Engineering was 53% in 2009.

Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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 MCAS STE Results by Subgroup

Scale: % at or above proficient


BiologyThis District
All Students15%
Female13%
Male17%
African American12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic8%
White47%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilities3%
Limited English proficient3%

Introductory PhysicsThis District
All Students28%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Not economically disadvantaged50%

ChemistryThis District
All Students8%
Female9%
Male6%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic5%
White5%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged0%

Technology/EngineeringThis District
All Students2%
Female0%
Male3%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic2%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged0%
Not economically disadvantaged5%
Students with disabilities0%
Limited English proficient0%
Source: MA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering.
  • Beginning with the class of 2010, the MCAS STE will be a high school graduation requirement.
  • The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Massachusetts: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1014
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic75%14%
White, not Hispanic20%71%
Black, not Hispanic3%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program77%29%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,918$13,413
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%64%
Student and staff support15%13%
Administration6%8%
Other expenditures15%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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