Holyoke Community Charter School vs Maurice A Donahue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km 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
Maurice A Donahue Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | Holyoke Community Charter School Holyoke, Massachusetts | Maurice A Donahue Elementary Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 1,009 | #993 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #46334 of 50,301 | #46234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 701 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 8% |
| city | Holyoke | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.5 vs 17.7).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 8%).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 14%).
- •Maurice A Donahue Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 21.2).
- •Holyoke Community Charter School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 388.
- •Holyoke Community Charter School is a charter school while Maurice A Donahue Elementary 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 Maurice A Donahue Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holyoke Community Charter School and Maurice A Donahue Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Holyoke and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holyoke Community Charter School: 701. Maurice A Donahue Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holyoke Community Charter School and Maurice A Donahue Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Holyoke Community Charter School is 994th of 1,009 and Maurice A Donahue Elementary is 993rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).