Serving 208 students in grades 6-8, Holly Pond Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
86%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Holly Pond Middle School?
208 students attend Holly Pond Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Holly Pond Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holly Pond Middle School?
Holly Pond Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Holly Pond Middle School offer ?
Holly Pond Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Holly Pond Middle School part of?
Holly Pond Middle School is part of Cullman County School District.
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