Holly Junior High School (Closed 2020)

206 North Third Street
Holly, CO 81047
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(18-19)
≤20%
35%
(18-19)
≤20%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School District Name
Source: 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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