What grades does Joseph Metcalf School serve?

As a Middle school, Joseph Metcalf School serves students in Holyoke, MA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Joseph Metcalf School located?

You can find Joseph Metcalf School in Holyoke, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Metcalf School?

At Joseph Metcalf School, there are approximately 9.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Holyoke, MA?

Joseph Metcalf School is among the schools serving Holyoke, MA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

School Committee MeetingEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Wed

Lawrence Presents: 💙🏫 Open House 💙🏫EventDistrict-wide

You’re Invited!Come visit H.B. Lawrence School and join us for a special evening!✨ Meet your child’s teacher🏫 Visit the classroom🤝 Meet Lawrence staff💬 Connect with other families📅 Wednesday, September 16⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM📍 H.B. Lawrence SchoolWe can’t wait to see you! 💙📚¡Estás Invitado!¡Ven a visitar la Escuela H.B. Lawrence y acompáñanos en una tarde especial!✨ Conoce al maestro de tu hijo/a🏫 Visita el salón de clases🤝 Conoce al personal de Lawrence💬 Conecta con otras familias📅 Miércole

Sep

Wed

ENW Open House 4:00pm-5:00pmEventDistrict-wide

Sep

Thu

Lawrence Presents: 📸✨ PICTURE DAY! ✨📸EventDistrict-wide

We are excited to announce that Picture Day is coming to H.B. Lawrence School!📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026Get ready to smile, shine, and make a special memory! 😊📸👕 Dress your best!😁 Bring your biggest smile!💙 Let’s make Picture Day a fun and memorable day!We can’t wait to see those beautiful smiles! 📸✨¡Estamos emocionados de anunciar que tendremos nuestro Día de Fotos en la Escuela H.B.! Lawrence!📅 jueves 24 de septiembre de 2026¡Prepárate para sonreír, brillar y crear un recuerdo espe

Sep

Mon

🍁📚 Fall Into Reading: Scholastic Book Fair! 📚🍁EventDistrict-wide

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚Get ready to find your next favorite book! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be here September 28–October 2.🏫 We’ll also be OPEN during Open House, so families can stop by and shop together!We can’t wait to see our Cheetahs and their families at the Book Fair! 🐆💙📖---📚✨ ¡Ya viene la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! ✨📚¡Prepárense para encontrar su próximo libro favorito! Nuestra Feria del Libro de Scholastic será del 28 de septiembre al 2 de octubre.🏫 Ta

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School Committee MeetingEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

205

Student:Teacher

9.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Holyoke

Phone

(413)534-2104

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

30-34%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

10.8%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

409

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

28.2

73% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,313

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$13,303

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$28,865

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 76%Local 3%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$358,339

+1.8% 1yr+35.9% 5yr

Springfield, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.0%

Below 150% poverty line

6.6%

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Uninsured residents

14.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,644

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,517

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

397 (26%)

Autism

342 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

226 (15%)

Emotional Disturbance

149 (10%)

Speech/Language Impairment

114 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

100 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

213

Current enrollment

Declining(-22% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 14, 2026

School Committee Meeting

Event

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Lawrence Presents: 💙🏫 Open House 💙🏫

Event

Wed, Sep 23, 2026

ENW Open House 4:00pm-5:00pm

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Holyoke. Joseph Metcalf School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Election Day - Schools are OpenDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Morgan Open House/Back to School DinnerDistrict-wide Come meet our teachers, tour the school, and learn about Union Capital. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Dinner will be served!All families and students are welcome.Have questions? Call 413-534-2083 EXT. 4148Vengan a conocer a nuestros profesores, hagan un recorrido por la escuela y conozcan más sobre Union Capital. El martes 8 de septiembre de 2026, de 4:00 p. m. a 5:30 p. m.¡Habrá cena! Todas las familias y los estudiantes son bienvenidos. ¿Tienen alguna pregunta? Comuníquens	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	School Committee MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Lawrence Presents: 💙🏫 Open House 💙🏫District-wide You’re Invited!Come visit H.B. Lawrence School and join us for a special evening!✨ Meet your child’s teacher🏫 Visit the classroom🤝 Meet Lawrence staff💬 Connect with other families📅 Wednesday, September 16⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM📍 H.B. Lawrence SchoolWe can’t wait to see you! 💙📚¡Estás Invitado!¡Ven a visitar la Escuela H.B. Lawrence y acompáñanos en una tarde especial!✨ Conoce al maestro de tu hijo/a🏫 Visita el salón de clases🤝 Conoce al personal de Lawrence💬 Conecta con otras familias📅 Miércole	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	ENW Open House 4:00pm-5:00pmDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Lawrence Presents: 📸✨ PICTURE DAY! ✨📸District-wide We are excited to announce that Picture Day is coming to H.B. Lawrence School!📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026Get ready to smile, shine, and make a special memory! 😊📸👕 Dress your best!😁 Bring your biggest smile!💙 Let’s make Picture Day a fun and memorable day!We can’t wait to see those beautiful smiles! 📸✨¡Estamos emocionados de anunciar que tendremos nuestro Día de Fotos en la Escuela H.B.! Lawrence!📅 jueves 24 de septiembre de 2026¡Prepárate para sonreír, brillar y crear un recuerdo espe	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	🍁📚 Fall Into Reading: Scholastic Book Fair! 📚🍁District-wide 📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚Get ready to find your next favorite book! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be here September 28–October 2.🏫 We’ll also be OPEN during Open House, so families can stop by and shop together!We can’t wait to see our Cheetahs and their families at the Book Fair! 🐆💙📖---📚✨ ¡Ya viene la Feria del Libro de Scholastic! ✨📚¡Prepárense para encontrar su próximo libro favorito! Nuestra Feria del Libro de Scholastic será del 28 de septiembre al 2 de octubre.🏫 Ta	Event	—
Mon, Sep 28, 2026	School Committee MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	McMahon - Open House - District-wide 📚🐆 McMahon Open House is Coming! 🐆💙McMahon families, mark your calendars! Join us for our Open House on Wednesday, September 30, from 3:30–5:00 p.m.Meet your child’s teacher, visit their classroom, and see where all the learning happens! 💙And there’s more! 📖✨ Our Scholastic Book Fair will be OPEN during Open House, so be sure to stop by and find some new favorite books!📅 Wednesday, September 30⏰ 3:30–5:00 p.m.📍 McMahon SchoolWe’re excited to welcome our families into the building and spe	Event	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Spanish Heritage Month Celebration District-wide Join us for a vibrant day of music, performances, food, and culture!¡Únete a nosotros para disfrutar de un día lleno de música, espectáculos, comida y cultura!	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early Release - Professional Development DayDistrict-wide Early release schedule can be found here: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/calendars-bell-times-events	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Indigenous Peoples Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	School Committee MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	School Committee MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Trunk or Treat- SEPACDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Quarter 1 Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	First Quarter Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Schools Closed - Professional Development and Election DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	School Committee MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Family Conferences + Early Release DayDistrict-wide Early release schedule can be found here: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/calendars-bell-times-events	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	School Committee MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - Schools are ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Early Release Day - Professional Development District-wide Early release schedule can be found here: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/calendars-bell-times-events	Staff Day	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	School Committee MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Early release schedule can be found here: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/calendars-bell-times-events	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break - Schools are ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Three Kings Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Quarter 2 Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Professional Development - Schools are ClosedDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	February Break - Schools are ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Family Conferences + Early Release DayDistrict-wide Early release schedule can be found here: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/calendars-bell-times-events	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Quarter 3 Marking Period EndsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Patriot's Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	April Break - Schools are ClosedDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	Early Release + Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide Early release schedule can be found here: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/o/hps/page/calendars-bell-times-events	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Morgan School Council Community MeetingsDistrict-wide HPS School Council Guidelines:Required Functions of the CouncilAssist in the adoption of educational goals aligned to district and state standards.Participate in the identification of student educational needs.Review the school building budgetHelp formulate the School Improvement Plan (SIP)Must be aligned with district policies, laws, and contracts.Requires Superintendent approval before implementation.MembershipInclude representation from:TeachersParents/guardians (through parent elections)Comm	Event	—
Thu, Jun 10, 2027	Last day of school IF no snow daysDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Quarter 4 endsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Last day of school IF five snow daysDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth (observed) - Schools and District are ClosedDistrict-wide	Event	—