Serving 38 students in grades 7-8, Holly Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
47%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Holly Junior High School?
38 students attend Holly Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Holly Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 47% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holly Junior High School?
Holly Junior High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holly Junior High School offer ?
Holly Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Holly Junior High School part of?
Holly Junior High School is part of Holly School District No. Re-3.
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