Holyoke Community Charter School vs Joseph Metcalf School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 859 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyoke Community Charter School
Holyoke · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
701 students
Joseph Metcalf School
Holyoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
213 students
| Measure | Holyoke Community Charter School Holyoke, Massachusetts | Joseph Metcalf School Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,009 | #193 of 300 |
| National rank | #46334 of 50,301 | #6654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 701 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 42% |
| city | Holyoke | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Metcalf School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 17.5).
- •Joseph Metcalf School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Joseph Metcalf School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Joseph Metcalf School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 21.2).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 213.
- •Holyoke Community Charter School is a charter school while Joseph Metcalf School is a public 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 Holyoke Community Charter School better than Joseph Metcalf School?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Metcalf School ranks higher (54.5 vs 17.5 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 Holyoke Community Charter School and Joseph Metcalf School?
About 859 m in a straight line, between Holyoke and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holyoke Community Charter School: 701. Joseph Metcalf School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holyoke Community Charter School and Joseph Metcalf School rank in Massachusetts?
Holyoke Community Charter School is 994th of 1,009 and Joseph Metcalf School is 193rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).