Serving 314 students in grades 6-8, Hollister Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hollister Middle's attendance zone is located in Hollister, MO, covering an area of approximately 71.7 square miles, which includes the entire school district. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hollister Middle School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Hollister Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hollister Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
75%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollister Middle School's ranking?
Hollister Middle School is ranked #1330 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hollister Middle School often compared to?
Hollister Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branson Jr. High School, Buchanan Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hollister Middle School?
314 students attend Hollister Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hollister Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hollister Middle School?
Hollister Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hollister Middle School offer ?
Hollister Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hollister Middle School part of?
Hollister Middle School is part of Hollister R-V School District.
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