Serving 192 students in grades 4-8, William R. Peck School 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
William R. Peck School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1615 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
78%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William R. Peck School's ranking?
William R. Peck School is ranked #1615 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend William R. Peck School?
192 students attend William R. Peck School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of William R. Peck School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William R. Peck School?
William R. Peck School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does William R. Peck School offer ?
William R. Peck School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William R. Peck School part of?
William R. Peck School is part of Holyoke School District.
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