Holyoke STEM Academy vs Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holyoke STEM Academy
Holyoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
289 students
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
| Measure | Holyoke STEM Academy Holyoke, Massachusetts | Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #300 of 300 | #934 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #15116 of 15,369 | #40466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 289 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 15% |
| city | Holyoke | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 9.7).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 3%).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 8%).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.2).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 289.
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 STEM Academy better than Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary ranks higher (26.9 vs 9.7 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 STEM Academy and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Holyoke and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holyoke STEM Academy: 289. Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holyoke STEM Academy and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Holyoke STEM Academy is 300th of 300 and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary is 934th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).