Enrollment
281
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250627002939
Holyoke Middle School — Holyoke, MA
Federal NCES profile for Holyoke Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Holyoke · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holyoke Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Holyoke Middle School reports 281 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Holyoke spends $28,527 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.1% from local sources (property taxes), 74.5% from the state, and 22.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Holyoke Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$28,527
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 281 Top 25% in Massachusetts — larger than 75% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250627002939
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holyoke, which includes Holyoke Middle School.
$28,527
Per student
+0%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 74.5%
Federal 22.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Holyoke Middle School
How many students attend Holyoke Middle School?
Holyoke Middle School has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holyoke, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holyoke Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holyoke Middle School?
Holyoke Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.