The top reported proficiency rate is 12% in English language arts. The lowest is 6% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary is a regular public middle school in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serving grades six through eight. The school's name includes "Elementary," but it functions as a middle school for students in those three grades. It is a neighborhood school within the Holyoke Public Schools district, a system that has operated under state receivership for several years. The district as a whole was recently classified by the state as requiring assistance or intervention, a reality that shapes the broader context for every school within it, including Sullivan.
State testing data from the most recent year shows that the share of students meeting proficiency benchmarks in math, English language arts, science, and social studies is low. In math, for example, only a small fraction of students scored at the proficient level or above, and the patterns in ELA, science, and social studies are similar. When compared to other districts in Hampden County, Sullivan's overall proficiency across tested subjects sits in the bottom quartile, meaning that its academic attainment is among the lowest in the county. A look at multi-year trends shows that proficiency rates in both ELA and math were substantially higher in the years before the pandemic, then dropped sharply and have not recovered to earlier levels. Parents should be aware that this is a school where the majority of students are not reaching state proficiency benchmarks, and a conversation with the school about academic supports and interventions would be worthwhile.
The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, with smaller shares of white students and very small numbers of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Free or reduced-price lunch data was not available in the materials reviewed, nor were counts of students with individualized education plans or English learner status. That means a parent cannot assess the share of students experiencing poverty or receiving special services from the data provided, and they may want to ask the school directly about those population breakdowns.
Student enrollment is in the mid-range for a middle school of this grade band, with each of the three grades having a comparable number of students. Because the school serves only middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
The school is located in Holyoke, a small industrial city historically built around paper manufacturing. Downtown follows a rectilinear grid plan, and the city's canal system, heritage park, and landmarks like the clock tower of City Hall shape the built environment. The population has declined from its industrial peak but has been relatively stable in recent years. The housing market in the area shows a moderate home value relative to the state, and both supply and demand scores are high, indicating a competitive market. The district's funding is heavily reliant on state sources, a feature of the receivership model, meaning local property tax contributions are a smaller share than in many Massachusetts districts.
Information about specific academic programs, course offerings, or extracurricular pathways at Sullivan was not available in the data provided. A parent looking to understand what electives, advanced coursework, or career-oriented options exist for middle schoolers would need to contact the school or district directly.
Lt Clayre Sullivan Elementary serves a predominantly Hispanic student population in a district under state oversight. Its test scores are among the lowest in the county, and proficiency rates have not returned to pre-pandemic levels. A family considering this school should seek a fuller picture of the academic and support programs in place and discuss with school staff how the school is addressing the academic challenges visible in the state testing data.
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