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William R. Peck School

1916 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040Holyoke →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–08Non-Charter
192
Students
Total enrolled
$28,527
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 99% vs nat'l
8.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 45% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 192 students in grades 04–08 in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
99% above average funding
District spends $28,527 per pupil, 99% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

William R. Peck School is a small middle in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serving grades 04–08 with 192 students. The district invests $28,527 per student — 99% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at William R. Peck School

192
Total Students
8.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution100 male · 92 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Student Composition
10%
79%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino79%
Black7%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 250627002645

Academic Outcomes at William R. Peck School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 01040

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,527Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,527
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,552
Student Support$5,420
Administration$3,423
Operations$4,279
Other$2,853
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,527 spent per student, an estimated $12,637 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
75%
State government
74.5%
Local (property tax)
3.1%
Federal programs
22.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,527/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
E N White ElementaryLt Clayre Sullivan ElementaryJoseph Metcalf SchoolMaurice A Donahue Elementary
+4 more
↓
Middle
Holyoke STEM Academy
↓
High School
Holyoke High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 08
Location—
CountyHampden County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHolyoke →
Phone: (413)534-2040
NCES ID: 250627002645
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Holyoke seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Holyoke
High
Holyoke High
1,515 students · 09–12
● 41 opp
Elem
E N White Elementary
413 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
Elem
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
399 students · PK–08
● 41 opp
Elem
Joseph Metcalf School
373 students · PK–08
● 41 opp
Elem
Maurice A Donahue Elementary
360 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
Elem
Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary
337 students · PK–08
● 41 opp
Elem
Kelly Elementary
325 students · PK–05
● 41 opp
Mid
Holyoke STEM Academy
290 students · 06–08
● 41 opp
District School Rankings
Location
1916 Northampton Street, Holyoke, MA 01040
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.