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Kelly Elementary School

Public | K-8 & ungraded | 573 students

 

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Posted April 13, 2010

The Kelly school has a sense of community, Their doors are always open and people are willing to listen to your concerns and brainstorm solutions.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2010

I love Kelly school because the teacher's are wonderful. They are genuinely interested in helping the student's reach their potential.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2008

i luv the school and how they work with our kids our kids come home and they teach us what they've learn and what they acomplished
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
12%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
8%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
9%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
24%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
11%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
6%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
2%

2008

 
 
14%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
7%

2008

 
 
8%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
16%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
8%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
6%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
28%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
12%

2008

 
 
21%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
6%

2008

 
 
4%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
21%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
8%

2009

 
 
2%

2008

 
 
0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
22%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
11%

2009

 
 
8%

2008

 
 
10%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
2%

2010

 
 
2%

2009

 
 
0%

2008

 
 
2%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students12%
Female16%
Male5%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic12%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners4%

Math

All Students9%
Female9%
Male10%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners10%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students11%
Female21%
Male0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners6%

Math

All Students6%
Female4%
Male8%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students2%
Female4%
Male0%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged2%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students2%
Female0%
Male4%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic2%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged2%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%

Science

All Students6%
Female4%
Male7%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic4%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged6%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners3%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students21%
Female30%
Male14%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities7%
English language learners5%

Math

All Students17%
Female26%
Male11%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic16%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students41%
Female38%
Male45%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities10%
English language learners23%

Math

All Students14%
Female13%
Male15%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged12%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners4%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students42%
Female40%
Male44%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic38%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities36%
English language learners14%

Math

All Students24%
Female17%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners5%

Science

All Students2%
Female0%
Male4%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic2%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged2%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 96% 15%
White 2% 68%
Asian 1% 6%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 97%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Chad Mazza
Fax number
  • (413) 534-2303

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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216 West St
Holyoke, MA 01040
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