WILLIAM R. PECK SCHOOL

William R. Peck School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Holyoke school district, located in Holyoke, MA with about 339 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, William R. Peck School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The William R. Peck School, located at 1916 Northampton Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts, serves as a primary educational facility within the Holyoke Public Schools district. Historically established to meet the needs of the city’s growing student population, the school is situated in a residential area of the Highlands neighborhood. It functions as a foundational institution for the local community, focusing on providing core academic instruction and social development to students in the lower to middle grade levels.

As a part of the Holyoke school system, the Peck School emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state educational standards, aiming to prepare its students for middle and high school transitions. The school environment typically fosters a focus on literacy, mathematics, and community engagement. Over the years, the building has served as a consistent anchor for neighborhood families, reflecting the broader district-wide commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments for the diverse student body found throughout Holyoke.

For more information, contact William R. Peck School at (413) 534-2040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.