Of the 997 students who took part in the MCAS, 10.5% met the testing standard while 0.7% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Holyoke Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 4.3% from the previous school year.
Holyoke Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in Holyoke.
In the 2022-23 school year, 200,905 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 86,558 students passing, 1.5% less than the year before.
According to a 2025 analysis from WalletHub, Massachusetts education system was considered the best in the nation, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| E. N. White Elementary School | 12.2% | 0% |
| Holyoke High School | 18.2% | 2% |
| Holyoke Middle School | 1.2% | 0% |
| Holyoke STEM Academy | 6.4% | 0% |
| Joseph Metcalf School | 10.3% | 0% |
| Kelly Elementary School | 12.8% | 0% |
| Lt. Clayre Sullivan Elementary School | 5.4% | 0% |
| Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School | 15.7% | 1.4% |
| Maurice A. Donahue Elementary School | 0% | 0% |
| Morgan Full Service Community School | 7.7% | 0% |
| William R. Peck School | 6.5% | 0% |
