Joseph Metcalf School vs Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joseph Metcalf School
Holyoke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
213 students
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
| Measure | Joseph Metcalf School Holyoke, Massachusetts | Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 300 | #934 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6654 of 15,369 | #40466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 213 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 15% |
| city | Holyoke | Holyoke |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph Metcalf School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 26.9).
- •Joseph Metcalf School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 15%).
- •Joseph Metcalf School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Joseph Metcalf School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.6).
- •Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 213.
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 Joseph Metcalf School better than Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph Metcalf School ranks higher (54.5 vs 26.9 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 Joseph Metcalf School and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Holyoke and Holyoke in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph Metcalf School: 213. Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph Metcalf School and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary rank in Massachusetts?
Joseph Metcalf School is 193rd of 300 and Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary is 934th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).