D Top 92%

Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School

Grades PK-05 HOLYOKE, MA

Moved down 13 places from 2024 to 2025

#758 State Rank
F District Grade
75 Kane Road, HOLYOKE, MA 01040
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
282 Students
92.5% Attendance Rate
31.9 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

21.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

8% exceeding expectations

2023 11.6% 11.6%
2024 14.3% 14.3%
2025 21.3% 21.3%

Mathematics

16.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2.5% exceeding expectations

2023 10.3% 10.3%
2024 17% 17%
2025 16.7% 16.7%

Science

13% Meeting or exceeding expectations
2023 17% 17%
2024 18% 18%
2025 13% 13%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 26%—
2025English Language Arts04 35%8%
2025English Language Arts05 3%—
2025Mathematics03 22%3%
2025Mathematics04 25%2%
2025Mathematics05 3%—
2025Science05 13%—
2024English Language Arts03 23%4%
2024English Language Arts04 13%—
2024English Language Arts05 7%—
2024Mathematics03 25%—
2024Mathematics04 8%—
2024Mathematics05 18%—
2024Science05 18%—
2023English Language Arts03 12%—
2023English Language Arts04 6%—
2023English Language Arts05 17%—
2023English Language Arts06 11%—
2023English Language Arts07 ——
2023English Language Arts08 12%—
2023Mathematics03 7%—
2023Mathematics04 13%—
2023Mathematics05 ——
2023Mathematics06 11%—
2023Mathematics07 ——
2023Mathematics08 ——
2023Science05 19%3%
2023Science08 15%—

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

282 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic 69.5%
White 19.5%
Black 6.7%
Multiracial 3.9%

Gender

56.4% Male
43.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 8.5%
Special Education 33%
Free/Reduced Lunch 76.6%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

92.5% Attendance Rate
26.2% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

75 Kane Road, HOLYOKE, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School's grade rating?

Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School has earned a grade of D, ranked #758 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 92% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School?

Approximately 282 students are enrolled at Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School.

How does Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (21% proficient), Mathematics (17% proficient), Science (13% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School?

Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School has an attendance rate of 92.5%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School part of?

Lt. Elmer J. McMahon Elementary School is part of Holyoke School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.