Serving 417 students in grades 5-8, Veritas Prep Holyoke ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)4%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)7%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
92%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Veritas Prep Holyoke?
417 students attend Veritas Prep Holyoke.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Veritas Prep Holyoke students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veritas Prep Holyoke?
Veritas Prep Holyoke has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Veritas Prep Holyoke offer ?
Veritas Prep Holyoke offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Veritas Prep Holyoke part of?
Veritas Prep Holyoke is part of Holyoke School District.
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