H.B. Lawrence School vs Holyoke Community Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H.B. Lawrence School
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Holyoke Community Charter School
Holyoke · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
701 students
| Measure | H.B. Lawrence School Holyoke, Massachusetts | Holyoke Community Charter School Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1004 of 1,009 | #994 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #47692 of 50,301 | #46334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 305 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 25% |
| city | Holyoke | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holyoke Community Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 14.9).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 5%).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 15%).
- •H.B. Lawrence School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 21.2).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 305.
- •H.B. Lawrence School is a public school while Holyoke Community Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is H.B. Lawrence School better than Holyoke Community Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Holyoke Community Charter School ranks higher (17.5 vs 14.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are H.B. Lawrence School and Holyoke Community Charter School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Holyoke and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H.B. Lawrence School: 305. Holyoke Community Charter School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H.B. Lawrence School and Holyoke Community Charter School rank in Massachusetts?
H.B. Lawrence School is 1004th of 1,009 and Holyoke Community Charter School is 994th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).