Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded science MCAS expectations in Holyoke Public Schools District in 2022-23 school year?

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By E. R. Zambrano

Nov 2, 2025

Of the 997 students who took part in the MCAS, 10.5% met the testing standard while 0.7% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The number of Holyoke Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations fell by 4.3% from the previous school year.

Holyoke Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Hampden County and has a main office in Holyoke.

In the 2022-23 school year, 200,905 students took the science test in Massachusetts with 86,558 students passing, 1.5% less than the year before.

According to a 2025 analysis from WalletHub, Massachusetts education system was considered the best in the nation, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.

Holyoke Public Schools Proficiency Level in Science Over the Years

Holyoke Public Schools District Students who Met or Exceeded Academic Standards in Science During 2022-23 School Year

School Name	Students who met standards (%)	Students who exceed standards (%)
E. N. White Elementary School	12.2%	0%
Holyoke High School	18.2%	2%
Holyoke Middle School	1.2%	0%
Holyoke STEM Academy	6.4%	0%
Joseph Metcalf School	10.3%	0%
Kelly Elementary School	12.8%	0%
Lt. Clayre Sullivan Elementary School	5.4%	0%
Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School	15.7%	1.4%
Maurice A. Donahue Elementary School	0%	0%
Morgan Full Service Community School	7.7%	0%
William R. Peck School	6.5%	0%