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Holyoke Junior High School (Closed 2012)

545 East Hale
Holyoke, CO 80734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Holyoke Junior High School serves 80 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
80 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(10-11)
70-74%
82%
(10-11)
80-84%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Holyoke Junior High School?
80 students attend Holyoke Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Holyoke Junior High School students are White, and 45% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holyoke Junior High School?
Holyoke Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holyoke Junior High School offer ?
Holyoke Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Holyoke Junior High School part of?
Holyoke Junior High School is part of Holyoke School District No. Re-1j.

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